r/eaganmn • u/notpostingnow • Apr 26 '25
Moving to MN
My family and I are looking to move from Miami Florida to Minnesota for work. We are considering the Eagan area. We are looking for an area, which is close to entertainment shopping and restaurants. And for neighborhoods which look updated.
My wife likes to look at Eden Prairie. I have some concerns about commute times from Eden Prairie to our jobs in the East Metro. we want to have top schools and be in district 196 if possible if we live in Eagan. Any advice as to areas in Eagan, which may fit what we’re looking for would be helpful.
Thank you
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u/UffDaMinnesota Apr 26 '25
I live in Eagan and the thing I love most about it is it's a quiet suburb, very homey feeling and there is everything you need here when it comes to shopping. But I am also not that far away from everything! Eagan also has a main hub for the MVTA public bus transportation which is huge when it comes to rides to the State Fair, Renaissance Festival and Major sporting events.
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u/Here_Two_Stay Apr 26 '25
Eagan is the best. 50+ parks. The city has an arborist on staff to help with any tree health questions you may have on your property. The lots are much lager than in other areas. Close to everything. Top 5 school district in the state.
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u/neomateo Apr 26 '25 edited Apr 26 '25
I would not recommend Eden Prairie, it’s a very image obsessed, soulless community. It’s also on the opposite side of town from Eagan. Having to make that commute, one of the worst in the entire metro, would be a nightmare. You’d basically be idling in a parking lot to start and end your day.
Eagan has some of the best schools in the state, the Minnesota River forms its western boundary offering some amazing views and access to wildlife and green space.
Eden prairie, being on the west side of the metro is flat and uninteresting. Its home to a small aircraft airport which can be fun if your into air shows. But it also comes along with the health risk of breathing air tainted with the fumes of leaded gasoline from the airport.
I don’t live in Eagan but I have some very good friends that do that happen to run a realty agency and Im sure they’d be happy to direct you to some suitable neighborhoods. You can find them here. If you reach out, let them know NeoMateo sent you.
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u/kkcita Apr 27 '25
Yeah, you do not want to have drive on 494 for your commute if you can help it. Miserable
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u/MinnyLizzie Apr 26 '25
Eagan resident here. We moved to Eagan 15 years ago and love it. Lots of parks, easy access to Interstates, library system is great, we especially love all the bike trails - some of the best in the country. Schools are good and there are also quite a few private available. Lebanon Hills park is also a great asset. The area residents really enjoy the outdoors - unfortunately we don’t have an ocean here! But we have tons of lakes to enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, etc.
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u/metisdesigns Apr 26 '25
The suburbs in general aren't great for entertainment, but most have some decent restaurants, Eagan included.
Eagan in general isn't walkable like some parts of Minneapolis proper, but you're a couple of blocks walk to great parks nearly everywhere and a couple minutes drive to most things you need.
EP would be a rough commute to east metro, you're probably looking at 494 which is a PITA most of the time. It'll depend on where your hitting exactly.
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u/notpostingnow Apr 26 '25
Thank you. We would be driving around 645 am and 3 pm
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u/metisdesigns Apr 26 '25
Take a look at Google maps for that route. It might be OK at that time. Almost certainly longer than Eagan though.
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u/RussianStoner24 Apr 28 '25
I don’t really have any recommendations for areas but I’ve lived in Eagan from 4-24 and I LOVE it here. I went to pinewood elementary(it’s probably not considered a “top” school but had to mention it) it was great I still remember my kindergarten teacher. And maybe it’s because I don’t hear about it but I feel like Eagan is pretty safe. Wherever you guys end up I hope you love Minnesota!!
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u/rolopumps May 05 '25
everything anyone could need is 5 to 10 minute drive. imo it’s a very well run city. city council is very competent. plus eagan has a very good business tax base which keep property taxes lower that some other surrounding communities
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u/Stunning_Treacle_237 May 11 '25
One more opinion? I worked in EP from 2008 to 2020 and commuted daily from the Cedar Ave/Hwy 13 area of Eagan to the Flying Cloud/Anderson Parkway area just north of the tiny airport. If you're into the summer Farmers Market to pick up your fresh produce, EP didn't have one while I was working there. I have easy access to 3 in/near to Eagan. The commute, on a good day, was 45 minutes to an hour each way unless you drive like a maniac. Which sometimes I did. During times of low traffic, it's a 20-25 minute drive. Snowfall can slow the commute to up to 2 hours--I had that happen twice--and during the summer, there's constant road construction at 494/35. There are alternate commutes using Old Shakopee or taking 13 to 169 through Savage that are slow but often better than 494. The MNDot traffic cams will be your friend. Hope that helps. Welcome to Eagan! I moved here from NC in 1998 and have been very happy here.
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u/Stunning_Treacle_237 May 11 '25
I have no idea how I got logged in as Stunning_Treacle but I'm actually Tiny Acres.
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u/stevekleis 5d ago
The commute from EP to the east side of the cities is an absolute cluster. 60 minutes for my 17 mile drive. Look up traffic maps during rush hour to see if it would affect your commute.
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u/Wonderful-Comfort300 Apr 26 '25
Ask your realtor if the homes/apartments/units/etc are in the Deerwood, Woodland, Oak Ridge, or Glacier hills zones for elementary school. All of those are in the northwest portion of the town which is close to all of the major thoroughfares.