Eagan

Eagan

Welcome to Eagan, Minnesota!

Eagan is one of the biggest suburbs of Minneapolis. It’s about 20 miles to the southeast of the city and it’s got the seventh largest suburban population with about 70,000 residents. Last year Money Magazine rated Eagan as 14^th on the list of Best Cities In The U.S. Eagan offers the best of suburban living with large homes, family-friendly neighborhoods, good schools, and plenty to do. While the commute to the city might take a little longer residents know that it’s worth it to for the quality of life that Eagan offers.

If you’re a football fan then you already know that Eagan is the home of the Minnesota Viking training center. With more than 277,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor training space the Vikings spend a lot of time here in Eagan getting ready for the next season. The training center can also hold about 6,500 fans who love to show up for practice games and training to support their team.

Things To Do In Eagan

Eagan is an outdoor lovers paradise. Lebanon Hills is the biggest park in Eagan with plenty of activities for the whole family and a strong community of runners, walkers, and cyclists who use the park daily for workouts. There’s also more than 1800 acres of nature to explore. Take the Viking trail through the forest or hit the beach for canoeing, kayaking, boating, or swimming in the summer. In the winter you can ski, snowshoe, and hike through the stunning snowy landscape. There’s plenty of outdoor activities to keep the whole family busy.

Jobs

Eagan has the typical employment opportunities that come with a mid-size city. Service sector jobs are plentiful. So are white collar jobs at national corporations like Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Thompson Reuters. The large campuses maintained by big national companies employ a lot of support staff as well as housing the offices for those corporations.

Housing And Schools

If you have kids and you’re looking for an area that has great schools Eagan schools score a B- overall but get an A+ in diversity, which is just as important as academics. If you want your kids to have a well-rounded education that includes a diverse education and the opportunity to make friends from all walks of life then Eagan is a great choice.

Because of everything that Eagan has to offer the home prices here are a bit higher than you might pay in other areas. A decent sized family starter home will generally cost between $250,000 and $300,000. A lot of the neighborhoods were built in the 80s and 90s so the lower priced homes are generally one story ranchers in established neighborhoods. You may also find some split-level homes. If you want a two story home or a more updated home with modern finishes and layouts there are new construction options. The Stonebridge Pond neighborhood is one of the best new construction neighborhoods with completely custom built homes. Because these homes are all custom they typically start around $650k and go up from there but you can customize almost every detail for your taste and your lifestyle so most homebuyers think that’s worth paying extra for. Eagan is a fantastic city for those who want the ease and convenience of a suburb and the culture, shopping, and other amenities that a mid-size city offers. There are lots of custom home opportunities if you want to choose all the details of your home. But if you’re a first-time buyer or you’re looking for a good family home in a less expensive area there are options for you as well.