For over 30 years, the CDA has conducted an annual survey of market rate rental housing in Dakota County. Participation in the survey is voluntary. The survey features special sections for assisted/congregate living, senior and tax credit housing. Data collected on the surveys is compiled and weighted by the number of units to calculate the average vacancy […]

The Dakota County Housing Needs Assessment was completed by Bowen National Research. It projects housing demand for each city and township in Dakota County through 2050. This report provides recommendations on the types of housing – owner and rental – and volume that will be needed to satisfy demand from current and future residents of […]

Population (2023 Estimate): 449,658 By 2055, Dakota County is expected to have a population of 566,517 Number of Households (2023 Estimate): 175,110 Median Home Sale Price (2024): $411,291 Additional Data Links: Dakota County Community Indicators Met Council Community Profiles St. Paul Area Association of Realtors Data