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Eagan, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dakota County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
68,158 Population 2,186/sq mi density
$107,486 Median Income $56,477 per capita
$380,800 Home Value $392,817 Zillow
$1,604 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
58 Violent Crime/100K 1,936 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$107,486 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$380,800 home value, $1,604/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
58 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Eagan, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$107,486
43% above
$56,477 per capita
Home Value
$380,800
35% above
Zillow: $392,817
Median Rent
$1,604/mo
38% above
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
58/100K
85% below
1,936/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.4%
58% above
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
2% above
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Eagan Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Eagan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
143%
Home Value
135%
Rent
138%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
158%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
15%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eagan a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Eagan residents earn a median household income of $107,486 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,477. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,950 business establishments, including 748 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Eagan is $380,800 , 35% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,817. Median rent is $1,604/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Safety & Crime

Eagan reports 58 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,936/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

53.4% of adults in Eagan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% above the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eagan has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population68,158
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density2,186/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$107,486
Per Capita$56,477
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$37,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,400

Housing

A+
Home Value$380,800
Rent$1,604
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$392,817
Housing Units28,258
Rent Burden26.1%

Crime

F
Violent58/100K
Property1,936/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault22/100K
Burglary139/100K

Health

Obesity32.9%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,146/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain31.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation837 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+53.4%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+19.1%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries10

Did You Know?

Eagan was founded in 1860.
The median home in Eagan was built in 1987.
20.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 748 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.