Eden Prairie, MN
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 62,564 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Located on the Minnesota River, Eden Prairie is just southwest of Minneapolis and boasts ponds, lakes, and wetlands.
Cultural Attractions
The city’s community center offers classes and sports facilities, and Eden Prairie Center Mall is the main shopping center in town.
Recreation
There are over 170 miles of multiuse trails and over 2,000 acres of parks in Eden Prairie.
Historical
Eden Prairie started out as a farming community.
Economy
Eden Prairie’s Golden Triangle, a 1,000-acre business park, gives an indication of the ongoing commercial growth in the area.
| Population [details] | 62,564 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 74.9% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 465.81 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 59.30% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 18.67 °F/-2.65 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 81.31 °F/55.31 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 27.98 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 66 |
| Cost of living [details] | 110.35 |
| State sales tax | 6.50% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Milwaukee (296.45 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INTERNATIONAL/WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN (12.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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