Living in Eagan, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eagan · Census data 2020–2024
Eagan has 68,000 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $108,690 (22% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $397,100, the median rent is $1,679/month.
Eagan at a glance
- Population
- 68,000
- Median age
- 39.3State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $108,690State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $397,100State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,679/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 67.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Eagan a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Home values 21% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Eagan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eagan the median home value is $397,100, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,679 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,059 a month in housing costs.
Eagan median household income
The median household income in Eagan is $108,690 and the income per person is $57,112. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Eagan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 28,789
- Owner-occupied
- 67.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.3%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.39
Eagan demographics
- Population
- 68,000
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 28,264
- Foreign-born
- 15%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eagan ›
Education in Eagan
54.7% of adults 25 and older in Eagan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 19.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eagan
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 23.9%
- Drive alone
- 66.5%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Eagan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagan | 68,000 | $108,690 | $397,100 | $1,679 |
| Mendota Heights | 11,612 | $132,768 | $520,300 | $1,631 |
| Mendota | 207 | $111,250 | $320,000 | $875 |
| Inver Grove Heights | 35,906 | $101,316 | $363,400 | $1,465 |
| Apple Valley | 55,679 | $97,673 | $370,400 | $1,738 |
| Sunfish Lake | 533 | $236,250 | $1,115,600 | — |
| Rosemount | 27,562 | $129,625 | $424,100 | $1,640 |
| Lilydale | 772 | $89,583 | $404,800 | $2,362 |
| Burnsville | 64,463 | $87,024 | $355,200 | $1,513 |
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What is the median household income in Eagan, MN?
The median household income in Eagan is $108,690, 22% higher than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Eagan?
The median home value in Eagan is $397,100, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Eagan?
The median gross rent in Eagan is $1,679 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Eagan, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: home values 21% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Eagan?
The median age in Eagan is 39.3 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Eagan?
The average commute to work in Eagan is 21 minutes; 23.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eagan?
The unemployment rate in Eagan is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eagan?
54.7% of adults in Eagan have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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