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Eagan, Minnesota

Eagan Real Estate

Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in Eagan, Dakota County, from Huerkamp Home Group.

Updated October 15, 2026 · By Jason Huerkamp, REALTOR®

Key takeaways

What should you know about Eagan at a glance?

Eagan is a south metro city in Dakota County, home to 67,240 people. Here's what the public numbers say.

  • Population: 67,240 (Census 2024 estimate; -2.4% since 2020)
  • Median home value: $397,100, 4% higher than the Dakota County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
  • Median household income: $108,690, 2% higher than Dakota County
  • Homeownership: 67.7% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
  • Getting around: about 26 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 15 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
  • Schools: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan covers about 60% of the city

Sources: US Census Bureau 2024 population estimates and 2020–2024 American Community Survey; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.

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Where can I find Eagan homes for sale?

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Housing market · September 2026

Eagan home prices and sales

Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Eagan was $395,900, up 0.2% from the year before, with 745 homes sold.

  • Median sale price$395,900+0.2% vs. prior 12 months
  • Homes sold745past 12 months
  • Days on market43past 12 months
  • Months of supply2.7end of September 2026

NorthstarMLS data via the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, current as of October 7, 2026. Full Eagan market report

Living in

What's it like living in Eagan, MN?

The answer

Eagan is a south metro city, and it's about 26 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 18 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 70% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1988, and 67.7% of households own their home.

Downtown Minneapolis26min
Downtown Saint Paul18min
MSP Airport15min
Mall of America14min
University of Minnesota27min
Eagan67,240 residents · Dakota County

Demographics · Eagan, MN

Who lives in Eagan?

According to the Census Bureau, Eagan's median household income is $108,690, 2% higher than the Dakota County median (Dakota County: $106,318). The median age is 39.3, 67.7% of households own their home and 54.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population67,24028,264 households
Median household income$108,690Dakota Co. $106,318 · MN $89,062
Median home value$397,100Dakota Co. $381,000 · MN $329,300
Median gross rent$1,679Dakota Co. $1,548 · MN $1,280
Homeowners67.7%Dakota Co. 74.9% · MN 72.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher54.7%Dakota Co. 45% · MN 39.4%
Median age39.3Dakota Co. 38.6 · MN 38.8
Single-family homes70%Median year built: 1988

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; population from 2024 estimates. Home values are owner estimates; values shown with “+” are the Census reporting cap.

Population trend

How fast is Eagan growing?

Eagan's population shrank 2.4% between 2020 and 2024, from 68,862 to 67,240 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.

Eagan population, 2020–2024
66k67k68k69k70k2020202120222023202468,745202068,745202168,729202267,658202367,57467,240202467,240

US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.

Show as a table
YearResidents
202068,745
202168,729
202267,658
202367,574
202467,240

School planning

Which schools serve a Eagan address?

  • Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eaganabout 60% of the city
  • West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eaganabout 26% of the city
  • Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School Districtabout 14% of the city

Ask the district for the school assignment of the exact address for the year you'll enroll, since boundaries can change. Being near a school doesn't guarantee a spot, and charter and private schools set their own rules.

Minnesota Report Card (Department of Education)

District coverage: US Census Bureau 2024 school district boundaries.

Crime data

How can you check reported crime near a home?

Ask the police department that serves the address for its current reports, and compare places only across the same time period and offense definitions. Missing data doesn't mean zero crime, and a citywide number doesn't describe a particular street.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

By ZIP code

What does Eagan look like by ZIP code?

3 ZIP codes cover most of Eagan.

ZIPShare of cityMedian home valueMedian household incomeHomeownersListings
5512235%$356,600$96,82368.3%Homes for sale
5512335%$461,200$139,21577.9%Homes for sale
5512131%$301,400$87,15241.1%Homes for sale

ZIP code areas (ZCTAs) covering at least 5% of the city; values for the whole ZIP area, Census ACS 2020–2024.

Outdoor living

What lakes and water are in Eagan?

Eagan has about 2.3 square miles of water inside city limits. 15 lakes of 10 acres or more touch Eagan; each has its own page with the lakefront homes for sale on it.

Lakefront homes on Gun Club Lake

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Commute & transportation

How easy is getting around Eagan?

Eagan residents' average one-way commute is 21.2 minutes (Census ACS). 66.5% drive alone, 1.6% take public transit and 23.9% work from home.

Average commute21.2 minMN average 22.7 min
Drive alone66.5%of workers
Public transit1.6%of workers
Work from home23.9%of workers

Drive times from Eagan

Drive times: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data from the city's Census center point, light traffic. Rush hour takes longer.

Economy & jobs

Where do Eagan residents work?

The largest share of employed Eagan residents work in education, health care and social assistance (24.4%), followed by professional, scientific and management services (15.6%). The unemployment rate averaged 3.7% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).

Census ACS 2020–2024, industry of employed residents 16 and older (C24050) and employment status (B23025).

Industries Eagan residents work in
  1. Education, health care and social assistance24.4%
  2. Professional, scientific and management services15.6%
  3. Manufacturing10.8%
  4. Retail trade9.9%
  5. Finance, insurance and real estate9.7%
  6. Transportation, warehousing and utilities6.8%

City comparison

How does Eagan compare to Mendota Heights, Mendota and Apple Valley?

The three communities with the shortest drive from Eagan, side by side.

MetricEaganMendota HeightsMendotaApple Valley
Population (2024)67,24011,54218555,272
Change since 2020-2.4%-1.7%-1.1%-1.9%
Median home value$397K$520K$320K$370K
Median household income$109K$133K$111K$98K
Median gross rent$1,679$1,631$875$1,738
Homeowners67.7%78.7%77.3%73.4%
Median age39.34739.839
Average commute21.2 min19.6 min21.1 min24.6 min
Drive to downtown Minneapolis26 min22 min20 min28 min

Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.

Cost of ownership

What will a Eagan home cost you each month?

Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at Eagan's Census median home value; the interest rate, property tax and insurance are yours to fill in from a lender quote, the county's tax statement and an insurance quote. This is an illustration, not a loan estimate.

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Selling in Eagan

What's required to sell a home in Eagan?

We haven't confirmed a city pre-sale inspection for Eagan; check with the city before you list. Every Minnesota sale still includes the state disclosures: property condition, wells, septic systems, radon, lead paint for older homes and more.

Selling in Minnesota: every city's rules and the state disclosures · Estimate your net proceeds

Is Eagan right for you?

Who should buy a home in Eagan?

  • Compare homes, not averages. Choose the space, layout and condition you need, and confirm it with an inspection.
  • Try the drive. Test your commute at the times you'd actually travel.
  • Check the schools for the address. Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan covers most of the city, but not all of it.
  • Budget the whole payment. Include taxes, insurance, association dues and upkeep.

Planning a move

What should I verify before moving to Eagan?

  • The property's current tax statement and homestead status from Dakota County.
  • Lender, insurance and utility quotes for the exact address, plus any association documents and special assessments.
  • The seller's disclosures, including Minnesota's required radon and well disclosures.
  • Whether the city requires a point-of-sale inspection or certificate (Minneapolis and Saint Paul, for example, require Truth-in-Sale-of-Housing reports).
  • The school assignment for your enrollment year, confirmed with the district.

Local stories

What's happening in Eagan

Stories about Eagan: new development, parks, local businesses and the housing market.

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Living in Minneapolis on YouTube

Watch: Eagan on video

Jason's videos about Eagan: neighborhoods, homes and what living here is really like.

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This weekend's open houses

Can you tour Eagan homes this weekend?

Found a Eagan home you like? We'll set up a private showing, usually within a day or two, or tell you when it has an open house.

Eagan FAQ

What do Eagan buyers most often ask?

What is the median home value in Eagan?

The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Eagan at $397,100, 4% higher than the Dakota County median (Dakota County: $381,000). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Eagan homes for sale in our home search.

How many people live in Eagan, MN?

About 67,240 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city shrank by 2.4% between 2020 and 2024.

Which school district serves Eagan?

Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan (about 60% of the city), West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan (about 26% of the city) and Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District (about 14% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.

How far is Eagan from downtown Minneapolis?

About 26 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 18 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 21.2 minutes (Census ACS).

Is Eagan a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Eagan has a median household income of $108,690, 67.7% homeownership and a 21.2-minute average commute. Visit at the times you'd normally drive, check the school assignment for the address, and compare total ownership costs before you decide.

What does it cost to rent in Eagan?

The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,679 a month, compared with $1,548 in Dakota County (Census ACS 2020–2024).

What ZIP codes are in Eagan?

55122, 55123 and 55121 cover most of the city. ZIP code areas and city limits don't match exactly, so check the city on the property record.

What lakes are in Eagan?

The largest named lakes inside the city are Gun Club Lake (about 205 acres), Blackhawk Lake (about 43 acres), Jenson Lake (about 37 acres) and Lemays Lake (about 36 acres), based on Census water maps.

How long does it take to close on a home in Eagan?

Most financed purchases close about 30 to 45 days after an accepted offer, and cash purchases can close sooner. Your lender, the appraisal and the title company set the actual timeline.

Does Eagan require an inspection to sell a home?

We haven't confirmed a city inspection requirement for Eagan. Every Minnesota seller still owes the state disclosures (property condition, wells, septic, radon and more), and some counties require a septic inspection. Check with the city before you list.

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