Moving to Eagan: Pros, Cons & What to Know
Moving to Eagan means joining a real, distinct, fast-growing Twin Cities suburb directly south of St. Paul -- genuinely below-average crime, Dakota County's lowest property tax rate in the metro, and a short, real commute to MSP International Airport.
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Learn moreA real, MSP-adjacent southern Twin Cities suburb
Eagan sits roughly 5-10 miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, shaping both its real corporate-headquarters base and its transit access.
Genuinely below-average crime
Eagan's overall crime rate ran 23.09 per 1,000 residents, well below the national rate of 33.37 -- a real, meaningful safety differentiator.
Budget for a tight, low-inventory market
Just 82 homes were for sale in March 2026, with only 2 months of supply -- confirm current listings directly rather than expecting easy negotiating room.
Key takeaways
- Eagan's real, disclosed proximity to MSP International Airport (~5-10 miles) shapes its economy and transit access.
- A crime rate roughly 31% below the national average is a real, disclosed differentiator.
- The housing market runs genuinely tight and low-inventory -- budget time and flexibility accordingly.
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