Eden Prairie, Minnesota, has long been regarded as an excellent place to live and work. It’s frequently included in “Best Places to Live” lists by Money magazine. Established in 1858 and now covering 35.2 square miles, Eden Prairie has a median age of 40.2 (2022). It’s home to many businesses that specialize in healthcare, communications, logistics/distribution, industrial equipment, information technology, and retail and wholesale trade.

Eden Prairie’s location near the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area provides residents with a balance of small-town feel and big-city amenities. Homebuyers will discover neighborhoods with large, traditional Ranch-style and two-storey homes, along with Prairie-style rambler homes. The typical home value is $469,194, up 6.4% over the past year (Zillow, 2022). Annual events that bring residents together include Park Clean-Up Day, Arts in the Park, and the Minnesota Festival of Jazz on the Prairie.

The city’s major thoroughfares include I-494, and U.S. Highways 169 and 212. Eden Prairie Woods is a new development southwest of I-494. It stands out for its location on bluffs overlooking the Minnesota River. Not only does it offer scenic views, it contains beautifully designed homes in a family-friendly area.

Eden Prairie is an ideal setting for happy living, the result of affordable housing options, roughly 10,000 acres of land set aside for parks and open spaces, and numerous lakes and beaches.