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Eagan, MN


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Eagan, Minnesota

Eagan, Minnesota, in Dakota county, is 11 miles SW of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city is located in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. Eagan has a population of 63,557.

The People and Families of Eagan

In Eagan, about 62% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Eagan, since the city is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Eagan had a median family income of $80,062. People in Eagan generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Eagan than most places. The city enjoys an educated population. This city has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Eagan gave more campaign money ($27,950) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Eagan Housing

Owners occupy 75% of the housing units in Eagan. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Eagan, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Eagan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyEagan Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyEagan Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyEagan College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyEagan Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Eagan Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Eagan People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Eagan Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Eagan Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 17%Eagan Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Eagan, MN

Comparing Eagan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population87
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity310
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty109
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Short Commute Times64
Public Transportation Use69
Walking and Biking to Work25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
Affordability of Rents31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime97
Low Property Crime86

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