Eagan Ranked Among Top 15 Suburbs To Live In Minnesota

EAGAN, MN — The city of Eagan ranked 11th in Niche's 2021 "Best Suburb to Live In" Minnesota rankings.

Eagan ranked behind Eden Prairie, Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Edina, Shoreview, Shorewood, Chanhassen, Plymouth, Mendota Heights, and Minnetonka.

The rankings were determined by using data from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI, CDC and other agencies, combined with reviews from people that live in the area.

The rankings consider a variety of topics including affordability, local housing market, neighborhood diversity, and local public schools.

Eagan earned a high rating for its public schools, as well as its ranking for families, housing and its nightlife options — all of which earned an A-, A, or A+ ranking.

Eagan's ratings for weather and crime and safety were the suburb's lowest at C+ and B-.

Eagan also ranked #8 in "Best Suburbs for Young Professionals in Minnesota" and #16 in "Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Minnesota."

Christopher Boan from Patch contributed to this article.

You can view Niche's full list here.