At a Glance
Median Income
$107,486
$56,477 per capita
Home Value
$380,800
Zillow: $392,817
Median Rent
$1,604/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
58/100K
1,936/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.4%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
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)
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.
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