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Dakota County, Minnesota · County Market Snapshot

Assisted living in Dakota County, Minnesota

Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Dakota County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.

Updated July 2026
Dakota County, MN scores 5.1/10 (Moderate) for assisted living opportunity. It has 28,224 residents aged 75+, growing 23.9%, against 229 licensed homes — a moderate small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
5.1/10
Moderate
Population 75+
28,224
23.9% growth
Licensed homes
229
current supply
Demand rating
6.9/10
Moderate

Why Dakota County ranks here

Dakota County scores 5.1/10 (Moderate) because its 28,224 seniors 75+ are growing 23.9% against just 229 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 0.6 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $69,739 and median home value of $381,000 signal the local private-pay base.

Dakota County demand & supply detail

Population 75+28,224
75+ growth (10-yr)23.9%
Dementia prevalence (65+)7.0%
Licensed assisted living homes229
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)17
Referral capacity / 1k seniors0.6
Senior median income$69,739
Median home value$381,000
Opportunity score5.1 / 10 (Moderate)

Assisted living by city in Dakota County

CityHomesBeds
Apple Valley340
Eagan250
Lakeville240
Rosemount140
Farmington110
West St. Paul90
Mendota Heights60

Licensed assisted living homes in Dakota County

FacilityCityBeds
GREAT HOME MINNESOTA LLCINVER GROVE HEIGHTS
GREAT HOME MN AVIARYINVER GROVE HEIGHTS
GRACEFUL LIVING LLCLAKEVILLE
NERVANA'S CARING HANDS INCBURNSVILLE
2 CARING HANDSBURNSVILLE
2 CARING HANDSLAKEVILLE
A FUTURE GOALSAPPLE VALLEY
AALLURING RESIDENTIAL CARE LLCEAGAN
AAR CARE SERVICES LLCSOUTH ST PAUL
ACACIA GROVE ASSISTED LIVING LBURNSVILLE
ACCURATE HOMES LLCBURNSVILLE
TWIN CITIES LIVING ASSISTANCE LLCBURNSVILLE
ADVANCE CARE SERVICES CORPORATIONSAINT PAUL
ADVANCED GROUP HOME LLCBURNSVILLE
CARING FRIENDS LLCBURNSVILLE

Frequently asked questions

How many assisted living homes are in Dakota County?
Dakota County has 229 licensed assisted living homes, serving 28,224 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Dakota County a good market for assisted living?
Dakota County scores 5.1 out of 10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Its 75+ population is growing 23.9%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Dakota County?
The 75+ population in Dakota County is projected to change 23.9% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 7.0% of seniors 65+.

Go deeper on Dakota County

RAL Market Scout maps demand and supply down to the ZIP and builds a full site report for any specific address in Dakota County.

Sources: Licensed-home count from the Minnesota state roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). 75+ population, growth, income, and home value from U.S. Census ACS. Dementia prevalence from CMS chronic-condition data. Opportunity score is RAL Market Scout's model. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.