Located in the southern Twin Cities metro area, Eagan combines convenient city access with comfortable suburban living. Home to approximately 68,000 residents, the city features an extensive network of parks and trails, including the Eagan Core Greenway connecting Patrick Eagan Park with Lebanon Hills Regional Park. Rental options range from studio apartments averaging $1,222 to three-bedroom units at $2,454. The city's location near major highways and Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport has drawn major employers like Thomson Reuters and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Eagan's history as the former "Onion Capital of the United States" adds character to its present-day identity as a thriving Twin Cities suburb. The city hosts the Minnesota Vikings' TCO Performance Center training facility and headquarters. Notable areas include the neighborhoods surrounding Cascade Bay water park and the shopping district near Eagan Promenade.