Eagan

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Eagan, MN

Area Guide

An excellent community for Twin Cities families to call home.

Schools Safe College Shopping Commuter

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. The community is served by three school districts, with Eagan High School as a prominent educational institution. Residents appreciate the preserved natural spaces throughout the city, while the convenient access to Minneapolis and St. Paul via Interstates 35E and 494 simplifies commuting options.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Eagan, MN is $1,247 for a studio, $1,465 for one bedroom, $1,722 for two bedrooms, and $2,481 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Eagan has increased by 3.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,465/month
771 Sq Ft
House
$2,709/month
1,867 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,964/month
1,051 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,450/month
1,606 Sq Ft
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Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

25

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Woodland Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

754 Students

Red Pine Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

728 Students

Deerwood Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

542 Students

Glacier Hills Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

662 Students

Pinewood Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

514 Students

Dakota Hills Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,158 Students

Black Hawk Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

894 Students

Summer Stretch

Public

Grades K-12

Eagan Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,171 Students

Summer Stretch

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Minnesota Zoo
  • Minnesota Valley Wetland Management District
  • Fort Snelling State Park
  • Sea Life Minnesota
  • Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Airports

  • Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.