Eden Prairie, Minnesota is a community that has been recognized as a great place to work and raise a family. Money Magazine® calls Eden Prairie the sixth best place in the United States to live and work. It is a vibrant community of about 60,000 people just southwest of Minneapolis. With more than 72 percent of the population under the age of 45, the community has an optimistic eye on the future.

Eden Prairie is home to more than 2,200 businesses large and small, high tech and manufacturing, old and new. Some of the larger and more prominent names include Super Valu, ADC and the Minnesota Vikings. On the other end of the spectrum are companies such as Dick’s Barbers, Hound Dog Products and Local Motion.

The City’s residential neighborhoods are located among 2,250 acres of parks, 1,300 acres of open space, more than 170 miles of multi-use trails. The Park system features five large community parks; 22 neighborhood parks; eight mini parks; and 15 conservation areas.

Fine restaurants and shopping are plentiful in Eden Prairie. Many of the restaurants and shops are located in and around Eden Prairie Center. The mall has four anchor tenants, Kohl’s, Sears, Target Greatland and Von Maur as well as scores of other shops and eating establishments.

The Eden Prairie School District is a recognized leader in the Twin Cities and the State. Serving more than 10,000 students in eight schools. In 2002, 99 percent of seniors graduated and 95 percent went on to two or four year college.

With a great location, strong business base, outstanding park system, wonderful shopping and a leading school system, Eden Prairie is truly a place to Live - Work - Dream
Taken from www.edenprairie.org

County: Hennepin County
Eden Prairie Zip Codes: 55317

Eden Prairie Public Schools:
Elementary School: OAK POINT INTERMEDIATE, EDEN LAKE, CEDAR RIDGE, PRAIRIE VIEW AND FOREST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Middle School: CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

High School: EDEN PRAIRIE, PRAIRIE CENTRAL AND NEW CONNECTION HIGH SCHOOLS

Eden Prairie School Information

Eden Prairie Population: 54,922
Eden Prairie White Population: 49,790
Eden Prairie Black Population: 1,253
Eden Prairie Hispanic Population: 862
Eden Prairie Asian Population: 2,644
Eden Prairie Hawaiian Population: 17
Eden Prairie Indian Population: 114
Eden Prairie Other Population: 276
Eden Prairie Male Population: 26,946
Eden Prairie Female Population: 27,976

Eden Prairie Average House Value: $195,600.00
Eden Prairie Average Household Income: $79,566.66
Eden Prairie Average Persons Per Household: 2.64

Eden Prairie Median Age: 33.96
Eden Prairie Median Age Male: 33.30
Eden Prairie Median Age Female: 34.53

Eden Prairie Business Establishments: 2,142
Eden Prairie Employees: 50,179
Eden Prairie Total Annual Payroll: $2,397,613,000.00