Living in Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eden Prairie · Census data 2020–2024
Eden Prairie has 63,051 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $130,489 (47% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $473,900, the median rent is $1,833/month.
Eden Prairie at a glance
- Population
- 63,051
- Median age
- 41.3State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $130,489State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $473,900State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,833/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 76.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Eden Prairie a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 47% higher than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 44% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Eden Prairie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eden Prairie the median home value is $473,900, 42% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,833 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,480 a month in housing costs.
Eden Prairie median household income
The median household income in Eden Prairie is $130,489 and the income per person is $71,657. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Eden Prairie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 26,557
- Owner-occupied
- 76.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.9%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.45
Eden Prairie demographics
- Population
- 63,051
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 25,665
- Foreign-born
- 16.3%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eden Prairie ›
Education in Eden Prairie
64.9% of adults 25 and older in Eden Prairie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 25.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eden Prairie
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 31.7%
- Drive alone
- 59.1%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Eden Prairie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Prairie | 63,051 | $130,489 | $473,900 | $1,833 |
| Chanhassen | 26,006 | $143,651 | $566,300 | $1,831 |
| Shakopee | 46,012 | $107,223 | $374,800 | $1,531 |
| Edina | 53,262 | $128,767 | $646,300 | $1,844 |
| Minnetonka | 53,064 | $119,517 | $475,800 | $1,779 |
| Hopkins | 18,819 | $75,234 | $375,600 | $1,468 |
| Greenwood | 699 | $215,278 | $1,240,400 | $1,885 |
| Excelsior | 2,570 | $103,068 | $909,200 | $1,143 |
| Deephaven | 3,793 | $197,679 | $935,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Eden Prairie, MN?
The median household income in Eden Prairie is $130,489, 47% 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 Eden Prairie?
The median home value in Eden Prairie is $473,900, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Eden Prairie?
The median gross rent in Eden Prairie is $1,833 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Eden Prairie, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 47% higher than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 44% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Eden Prairie?
The median age in Eden Prairie is 41.3 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Eden Prairie?
The average commute to work in Eden Prairie is 21 minutes; 31.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eden Prairie?
The unemployment rate in Eden Prairie is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eden Prairie?
64.9% of adults in Eden Prairie 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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