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Eden Prairie.
About
Life in Eden Prairie
Moving to Eden Prairie means joining a stable, affluent suburb with a strong job market—the unemployment rate sits at just 3.3%, well below national averages. It's a family-oriented place; about a third of households have children, median household income exceeds $127,000, and homes typically sell for around $474,000, which reflects the Twin Cities market but won't surprise anyone familiar with prosperous Midwestern suburbs. The corporate presence is real: multiple Fortune 500 company headquarters and regional offices mean professional opportunities are accessible, though many residents still commute into Minneapolis (averaging 22 minutes).
Eden Prairie at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Foreign-Born
16.3%
Broadband Internet
95.4%
of households
Population Growth
-1.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics16.3% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Eden Prairie: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Eden Prairie, the largest foreign-born group is from India (29.9%), and 4.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.0%
of residents
65 and Older
17.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.9%
of households
Married Couples
57.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.45
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 43% above MN average
Rent, home values, and income in Eden Prairie
In Eden Prairie, rent runs 43% above the MN average, and home values are 44% above the MN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,158
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1988
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $499,728 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below MN average
Unemployment in Eden Prairie and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Eden Prairie is 0.6 percentage points lower than the MN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Eden Prairie Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area
Commute21.4 min avg
How Eden Prairie residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Eden Prairie, most residents drive alone to work (59%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Major hub17.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 84% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Eden Prairie runs 84% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
54.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,065.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Eden Prairie Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hennepin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hennepin County, which includes Eden Prairie, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 20 | Winter Storm | $14.0M |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $43,700 |
| 2021 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $512,500 |
| 2020 | 16 | Winter Storm | $1.3M |
| 2019 | 16 | Winter Storm | $255,000 |
| 2018 | 16 | Winter Storm | $25,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hennepin County, county-wide
Eden Prairie is about 5% of Hennepin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hennepin County, which includes Eden Prairie, is typically good — 211 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
211
per year
Moderate Days
144
per year
Unhealthy Days
6
per year
Hennepin County, county-wide
Eden Prairie is about 5% of Hennepin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 11°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Eden Prairie has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 11°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
27°/11°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
30.6"
Annual Snowfall
54.7"
Hot Days/Year
14
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
145
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
107
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 8°F | 0.69" |
| Feb | 29°F | 12°F | 0.62" |
| Mar | 42°F | 24°F | 1.46" |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 2.73" |
| May | 70°F | 49°F | 3.85" |
| Jun | 79°F | 59°F | 4.67" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.34" |
| Aug | 81°F | 62°F | 4.66" |
| Sep | 74°F | 53°F | 3.05" |
| Oct | 59°F | 40°F | 2.26" |
| Nov | 43°F | 27°F | 1.41" |
| Dec | 29°F | 14°F | 0.90" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Eden Prairie
Uninsured
3.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Eden Prairie's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Francis Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Shakopee
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.9 mi away · Edina
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.2 mi away · Saint Louis Park
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Eden Prairie
Eden Prairie's student/teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 64.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
20
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
64.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Eden Prairie (within 15 miles)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
13.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 31,855 students · in-state tuition $18,482 · 83% graduate · median earnings $74,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 18,364 students · in-state tuition $14,328 · 32% graduate · median earnings $51,254 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 9,136 students · in-state tuition $13,140 · 33% graduate · median earnings $54,715 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 7,044 students · in-state tuition $6,567 · 26% graduate · median earnings $55,051 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,245 students · in-state tuition $56,460 · 78% graduate · median earnings $82,322 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,494 students · in-state tuition $46,840 · 61% graduate · median earnings $63,332 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Eden Prairie
Eden Prairie has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
19 mi awaySaint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
79 mi awayPublic Libraries in Eden Prairie
Eden Prairie Library
565 Prairie Center Drive, Eden Prairie
Cities Near Eden Prairie
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Eden Prairie FAQ
Is Eden Prairie, Minnesota affordable?⌄
Eden Prairie's median rent is $1,833/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $130,489/year. Median home value is $473,900.
Is Eden Prairie, Minnesota safe?⌄
Eden Prairie's violent crime rate was 54 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1066 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Eden Prairie, Minnesota?⌄
Eden Prairie has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Eden Prairie, Minnesota?⌄
The cost of living in Eden Prairie is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,833/month and median household income is $130,489/year. The median home value is $473,900. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Eden Prairie, Minnesota?⌄
The average commute in Eden Prairie is 21 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from