What are the schools like in Eagan, MN?

Eagan is served primarily by ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN. The district operates 20 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 10 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1.

What is the median household income in Eagan?

The median household income in Eagan, MN is $104,101 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Eagan, MN?

Eagan has an average high temperature of 23.6°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 51.2 inches.

Eagan, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Eagan, MN affordable or expensive?

Eagan's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Eagan is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $362,200 and the median rent is $1,490 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Eagan, MN?

Eagan has a violent crime rate of 103.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1769.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Eagan, MN a Good Place to Live?

Eagan is a mid-sized city of 68,262 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $104,101 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Eagan stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Eagan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Eagan city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 104.5

Eagan's overall cost of living index is 104.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Eagan costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Eagan, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$362,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,490	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$104,101	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Eagan's violent crime rate is 103.1 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

103.1 /100k

Property Crime

1769.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Eagan is served primarily by ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Eagan, MN	National Avg
School District	ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN	—
Elementary Schools	20	—
Middle Schools	8	—
High Schools	10	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	53.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Eagan sees average highs of 23.6°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 34.1 inches of annual precipitation and 51.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Eagan, MN
Average High — January	23.6°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	34.1"
Annual Snowfall	51.2"

Demographics

Metric	Eagan, MN	National Avg
Population	68,262	—
Median Age	38.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.2%	18.9%
Asian	8.9%	6.3%
Under 18	22.7%	22.2%
65 and over	14.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mendota Heights, MN 5 mi Mendota, MN 5 mi Inver Grove Heights, MN 5 mi Apple Valley, MN 5 mi Sunfish Lake, MN 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Eagan

Eagan, MN is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

55122 55123 55121

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eagan, MN affordable or expensive?

Eagan's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Eagan roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $362,200 and median rent is $1,490/month.

What is the crime rate in Eagan, MN?

Eagan's violent crime rate is 103.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1769.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Eagan?

Public schools in Eagan are operated by ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN. The district has 20 elementary, 8 middle, and 10 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 53.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Eagan, MN a good place to live?

Eagan, MN has a population of 68,262, a median household income of $104,101, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Eagan?

Eagan averages 23.6°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.1 inches with about 51.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Eagan?

Eagan, MN is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 55122, 55123, 55121.

What is the population of Eagan?

The population of Eagan, Minnesota is 68,262 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Eagan?

Key numbers for living in Eagan: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $362,200, median household income $104,101, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eagan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.