At a Glance
Median Income
$127,732
$70,228 per capita
Home Value
$463,300
Zillow: $491,990
Median Rent
$1,761/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
80/100K
1,081/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.7%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.7%
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Eden Prairie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eden Prairie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eden Prairie 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
Eden Prairie residents earn a median household income of $127,732 , which is 70% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $70,228. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,996 business establishments, including 254 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eden Prairie is $463,300 , 64% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $491,990. Median rent is $1,761/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 1988.
Safety & Crime
Eden Prairie reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,081/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
64.7% of adults in Eden Prairie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eden Prairie 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 30.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population63,249
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density1,946/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$127,732
Per Capita$70,228
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$10,952M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$463,300
Rent$1,761
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$491,990
Housing Units25,978
Rent Burden26.1%
Crime
F
Violent80/100K
Property1,081/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault39/100K
Burglary105/100K
Health
Obesity23.7%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,774/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain30.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation876 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.7%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+24.2%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Eden Prairie was founded in 1858.
The median home in Eden Prairie was built in 1988.
27.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 254 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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