Burnsville

Burnsville
Burnsville, Minnesota is located twenty minutes south from either downtown Minneapolis or downtown Saint Paul and offers convenient access to the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Int'l Airport. Burnsville has developed a strong, balanced economic climate while maintaining an exceptional commitment to protecting natural resources. Award-winning schools, 1700 acres of park land, and life-cycle housing options provide opportunities for those of all ages to feel at home in Burnsville

Employment Opportunities
The Human Resources Department is responsible for the recruitment of all vacant positions in the City. If you have questions or need additional assistance please contact us at 952-895-4470. The City also has a 24 hour job information Line, 952-895-4475, which provides a recording of current job openings.

Burnsville was a rural, primarily Irish, farming community which has grown from 2,700 people in 1960 to become the tenth largest city in the state with a population of over 60,220 people. Our goal is to provide quality services and amenities for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Burnsville is home to a regional mall comprised of 1.2 million square feet, more than 3,300 acres of parks and wildlife refuge lands, a variety of recreational opportunities including a major ski resort, over 2,200 businesses, and many fine lodging and dining facilities. We are fifteen minutes or less from the Minnesota Zoological Gardens, Valleyfair Amusement Park, Mystic Lake Casino, the Renaissance Festival, and the Mall of America. Burnsville is conveniently close to both Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Burnsville Basics

Population:2000 Census Detailed Census Figures
60,220

Burnsville is located in Dakota County.

Burnsville is home to over 2200 businesses.

Ranked #4 in the State of Minnesota for amount of retail sales

Ranked #7 in the State of Minnesota in number of manufacturing firms