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Eden Prairie, MN


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Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, in Hennepin county, is 13 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul area. There are 54,901 residents in Eden Prairie.

The People and Families of Eden Prairie

In Eden Prairie, about 66% of adults are married. When people think of Eden Prairie, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Eden Prairie had a median family income of $93,258. Most of the residents of Eden Prairie tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. Eden Prairie is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the city. Lots of residents of Eden Prairie prove that it's possible to work from home regularly. People say that the city is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Eden Prairie folks tended to give their money ($127,355) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Eden Prairie.

Eden Prairie Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Eden Prairie that were owner-occupied was 78%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Eden Prairie, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Eden Prairie, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyEden Prairie Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyEden Prairie People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyEden Prairie Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyEden Prairie College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Eden Prairie Well-Paid Single Men
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Eden Prairie Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Eden Prairie Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Eden Prairie Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Eden Prairie Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Eden Prairie Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Eden Prairie, MN

Comparing Eden Prairie 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population77
Age of the Population53
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity310
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Short Commute Times75
Public Transportation Use79
Walking and Biking to Work15

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime107
Low Property Crime97

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