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Renter's guide to Eagan, MN

Located in Dakota County, Minnesota, Eagan is a suburb of Minneapolis. A mixture of low crime rates, great schools, and a prime location with proximity to employment opportunities and outdoor pursuits, combine to ensure that the city ranks highly in numerous lists. It’s rated the best place to live in Dakota County, the 7th best suburb for young professionals in Minnesota, and the 8th best suburb to live in the state.

With a population of 66,102, Eagan is the 11th largest city in Minnesota, and the 6th largest suburb in the Minneapolis-St Paul metropolitan area. The city is spread out over 33,47 sq. miles, ensuring it never feels as crowded as the big city, and it’s around 6 times smaller than Minneapolis proper.

Eagan is located 12 miles south of St Paul, and 17 miles south of downtown Minneapolis. Interstate 35E provides a direct route to St Paul, while also facilitating travel south of the city. Both cities can generally be reached within 15 to 20 minutes outside of rush hour. The international airport is also just 12 miles away, making Eagan a good choice for frequent fliers.

Warm summers and cold, snowy winters summarize Eagan’s climate. July is generally the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F, while January sees lows of 6°F. You can expect an average of 32 inches of rain per year, with June, July, and August normally seeing over 4 inches each. Snow starts falling heavily in November through March with an annual average snowfall of 46 inches.

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Things to do in Eagan, MN

Eagan is home to 56 parks, and over 1,370 acres of green space for residents to enjoy a huge variety of hobbies, including fishing, hiking, sports, skateboarding, bird watching, or simply picnicking by a lake. Thresher Fields Park is a great place for a game of soccer or a grill, and also offers an off-leash dog park, while the Lebanon Hills regional park offers an addition 2,000 + acres to explore, complete with trails, camp sites, and numerous lakes.

There are several places to go shopping in the city, with the Twin Cities Premium Outlets offering a huge array of stores specializing in anything from the latest designer trends, to sportswear. Eagan Town Center/Promenade offers even more shopping options, with more in the way of groceries. Finally, the Cliff Lake Center is slightly smaller than the other shopping centers, but still manages to offer all the essentials and more. The city is also home to a wide variety of restaurants and bars, with many located within the city’s shopping districts.

Eagan also hosts numerous festivals throughout the year, celebrating everything from art to food. The Holz Farm Spring Festival is a one-day event that shows visitors how fun farm life can be. An annual food truck festival showcases the best local bites, while the Eagan Art Festival celebrates the work of over 100 local and visiting artists.

Eagan, MN employment & economy

Households in Eagan have a median annual income of $84,756, well above county, state, and national averages. The most common employment sectors by number of employees are health care and social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The utilities sector is the highest paying industry, followed by management of companies and enterprises.

In terms of job groups, 13.3% of residents work in office and administrative support roles, 13% work in management occupations, and 10.2% work in sales and related positions. The highest paid residents work in architecture and engineering roles, followed by management occupations.

According to a 2016 annual financial report, Thomson Reuters is the top employer in the city, employing over 6,500 people.

Education in Eagan, MN

Public schools in Eagan fall under 3 different independent school districts (ISD), ISD 191, ISD 196, and ISD 197. Five high schools, 5 middle schools, and 13 elementary schools serve the city, as well as a number of private schools. Eagan Senior High School is the top-rated public high school in the city and is ranked as the best in Dakota County. It also ranks #6 best public high school in Minnesota, #8 best college prep school in Minnesota, and #19 best high school for STEM in the state. It consistently performs well above average in all areas.

Dakota Hills ranks as the best public middle school in the county, and #21 best in Minnesota, and consistently performs above average in terms of test scores and student progress. The top-rated elementary school is Glacier Hills, which is rated the #2 best elementary school in Dakota County, and #38 best in Minnesota.

Higher education is provided by Rasmussen College, which offers a huge number of qualifications and study programs that encompass a broad range of study areas, including business degrees, medical qualifications, and many more.