The Town FilesEden Valley, Minnesota
City in Meeker County · population 1,027 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $161,300
- Household income
- $67,917
- Jan low / Jul high
- 3° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 51 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 29.6
Eden Valley is a city of 1,027 people in Meeker County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $161,300, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for a vacation home than 87% of Minnesota towns, quieter than 81% of Minnesota towns, better for families than 77% of Minnesota towns.
How Eden Valley 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 Valley is worth $161,300, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $67,917, which is more affordable than 86% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $922 a month. 78.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Eden Valley | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,300 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $922 | $991 |
| Median household income | $67,917 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 78.8% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Eden Valley
| People | Eden Valley | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.6 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.9% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 31.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.5% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 3.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 6.0% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 31.3 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.7% | 90.2% |
Weather in Eden Valley
July highs average 79.3°F and January lows 2.6°F. About 30.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 50.7 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 168 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eden Valley since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 11, 2016 about 6.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 14, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on July 17, 2010.
Severe weather in Meeker County since 1996
Meeker County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| July 6, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4069: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 28, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4009: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Meeker County
Meeker County had 8,042 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,874 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Eden Valley itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Eden Valley
3 public schools with 836 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDEN VALLEY SECONDARY | 7-12 | 445 | 17.1 |
| EDEN VALLEY ELEMENTARY | K-6 | 391 | 14.0 |
| EDEN VALLEY-WATKINS ALP | 8-12 | — | — |
Towns near Eden Valley
- Eden Lake, MN3.3 mi · 1,584 people · home $360,900
- Manannah, MN3.6 mi · 577 people · home $242,400
- Luxemburg, MN5.6 mi · 631 people · home $351,500
- Forest Prairie, MN6.2 mi · 987 people · home $323,300
- Watkins, MN6.5 mi · 991 people · home $149,100
- Paynesville, MN7.6 mi · 1,421 people · home $367,400
- Union Grove, MN7.7 mi · 681 people · home $286,000
- Munson, MN8.9 mi · 1,450 people · home $398,800
Eden Valley questions
Is Eden Valley, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Eden Valley scores better for retirees than 46% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 81%. 9.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.6).
How much does a house cost in Eden Valley?
The median owner-occupied home in Eden Valley is valued at $161,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,917, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $922 a month.
What is the weather like in Eden Valley?
July highs average 79.3°F and January lows 2.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.8 inches of precipitation a year and 50.7 inches of snow.
Does Eden Valley get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eden Valley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 11, 2016. 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)