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Best Places to Live!

Money Magazine Names Apple Valley as one of the Best Places to Live in the Country!

Apple Valley, Minnesota is the 20th " Best Place to Live" according to Money Magazine in their August, 2010 issue. The announcement, available on their website www.money.cnn.com today, you'll discover that Apple Valley is weathering the economic downturn with downtown investment, job growth, stable household income, competitive reading and math scores, and low crime rates.

The features highlighted by Money include having the MN Zoo being located in town and having the Mall of America just minutes away. Apple Valley has been consistently improving in their ranking having been ranked 28th in 2007 and 24th in 2008. The full description for Apple Valley >>>

In addition, Money also ranked Dakota County 17th for Best Places for a Long Life and featured Apple Valley in the story. The complete story can be viewed >>>

Congratulations to all that have made Apple Valley great!

Content updated on: 13-Jul-2010

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