The Town FilesEden Prairie, Minnesota
City in Hennepin County · population 64,198 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $473,900
- Household income
- $130,489
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 55 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 41.3
Eden Prairie is a city of 64,198 people in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $473,900, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks more upscale than 98% of Minnesota towns, better for young professionals than 97% of Minnesota towns, better transit than 96% of Minnesota towns.
How Eden Prairie ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Eden Prairie is worth $473,900, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $130,489, which is more affordable than 40% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,833 a month. 76.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Eden Prairie | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $473,900 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,833 | $991 |
| Median household income | $130,489 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 76.1% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Eden Prairie
| People | Eden Prairie | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 64.9% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.3% | — |
| Work from home | 31.7% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 21.4 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.4% | 90.2% |
Weather in Eden Prairie
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 7.7°F. About 30.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 54.7 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 145 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eden Prairie since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 6, 1965 about 3.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 12 deaths and 172 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 28, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 207 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 5, 1999.
Severe weather in Hennepin County since 1996
Hennepin County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| November 2, 2016 | Flood | DR-4290: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 21, 2014 | Flood | DR-4182: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4131: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Hennepin County
Hennepin County had 917,117 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $90,157 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Eden Prairie itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Eden Prairie
18 public schools with 8,953 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDEN PRAIRIE SENIOR HIGH | 9-12 | 2,799 | 19.3 |
| CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,891 | 16.4 |
| EAGLE HEIGHTS SPANISH IMMERSION | PK-5 | 734 | 14.4 |
| Oak Point Elementary | PK-5 | 632 | 12.2 |
| PRAIRIE VIEW ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 614 | 14.0 |
| EDEN LAKE ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 607 | 11.5 |
| FOREST HILLS ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 544 | 12.4 |
| CEDAR RIDGE ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 490 | 10.9 |
| PIM Arts High School (charter) | 9-12 | 378 | 9.2 |
| Early Childhood Special Ed. | PK-PK | 146 | 13.3 |
| Hennepin Gateway To College | 9-12 | 61 | 12.2 |
| TASSEL TRANSITION | 12-12 | 57 | 7.1 |
Towns near Eden Prairie
- Chanhassen, MN5.1 mi · 25,947 people · home $566,300
- Shakopee, MN5.4 mi · 43,698 people · home $374,800
- Edina, MN5.6 mi · 53,494 people · home $646,300
- Minnetonka, MN5.7 mi · 53,781 people · home $475,800
- Hopkins, MN5.9 mi · 19,079 people · home $375,600
- Deephaven, MN6.7 mi · 3,899 people · home $935,900
- Bloomington, MN7.2 mi · 89,987 people · home $361,700
- Shorewood, MN7.6 mi · 7,783 people · home $703,200
Eden Prairie questions
Is Eden Prairie, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Eden Prairie scores better for retirees than 39% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 9%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in Eden Prairie?
The median owner-occupied home in Eden Prairie is valued at $473,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $130,489, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,833 a month.
What is the weather like in Eden Prairie?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 7.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.6 inches of precipitation a year and 54.7 inches of snow.
Does Eden Prairie get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eden Prairie since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 6, 1965. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)