Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Among the top 5% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 9% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 33% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 49% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 95% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 60% of US places
- top 5% for airport distance
- top 16% for broadband access
- bottom 6% for air quality
Eden Prairie is a mid-size city in Minnesota with about 64,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, broadband access, and comfortable days. It rates lower on sunny days and air quality.
Official websiteedenprairie.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.6 in0.7 in
humid 80%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$129k93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$52kbetter than 27% of US places
Home Value$442k88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 10% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 12% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.10%better than 44% of US places
Income Tax9.90%better than 14% of US places
Sales Tax8.04%better than 40% of US places
Estimated total tax burden16.33%better than 14% of US places
Unemployment3.8%better than 51% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation30.6 in24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall54.7 inbetter than 11% of US places
Sunny Days182 daysbetter than 10% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 69% of US places
Comfortable Days98 daysbetter than 84% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk52.7better than 68% of US places
Air Quality54 AQIbetter than 6% of US places
School Quality69.0better than 64% of US places
Violent Crime295/100kbetter than 77% of US places
Property Crime1306/100kbetter than 36% of US places
Community
Population63,62398th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.543rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4679th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9543rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+445th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)70.0%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)6.7%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.6%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)13.5%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.1%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 70% of US places
Walkability8.9/20better than 81% of US places
Airport Distance12 mibetter than 95% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access95.3%better than 84% of US places
Amenities Nearby38.51better than 33% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 52% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Eden Prairie an affordable place to live?
- Eden Prairie is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $52k, better than 27% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Eden Prairie?
- The median home value in Eden Prairie is $442k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Eden Prairie?
- Median household income in Eden Prairie is $129k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Eden Prairie?
- Median gross rent in Eden Prairie is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Eden Prairie safe?
- Eden Prairie is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 295/100k (better than 77%). Property crime is 1306/100k.
- What is the weather like in Eden Prairie?
- Eden Prairie averages 74°F in July and 16°F in January, with 30.6 in of annual precipitation and about 182 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Eden Prairie?
- Public-school quality in Eden Prairie is above average, scoring better than 64% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Eden Prairie?
- The average one-way commute in Eden Prairie is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)