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Eagan
  • Town in Minnesota
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Town
St. Paul

Eagan

#2 in Best Places to Live in Dakota County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Eagan is a town in Minnesota with a population of 68,205. Eagan is in Dakota County and is one of the best places to live in Minnesota. Living in Eagan offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Eagan there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Eagan and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Eagan are highly rated.
    About Eagan...
    Population
    68,205
    Town near
    St. Paul
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $312,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,358
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      29%
    • Own
      71%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      65
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      15.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      18.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      228.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,105.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      107.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      33%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Eagan

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $98,503
    National
    $69,021
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