General Info
The former farming town of Eden Prairie provides a unique mix of business,
agriculture and upscale living in Hennepin County. The city is home to friendly
people, excellent schools, thousands of acres of parks and open space, and
a thriving business community.
Eden Prairie's 100-acre downtown district, the Major Center Area, is undergoing
extensive renovation to become a pedestrian-friendly, architecturally unified
gathering area. Convenient, safe public transportation is a major focus
in Eden Prairie, and the community promotes bus usage and ridesharing.
Eden Prairie is within an hour’s drive of the Minneapolis-St. Paul
International Airport, and Flying Cloud Airport provides local service.
Flying Cloud was originally a Navy training facility, but after the airport
became public in 1946, businesses began moving to Hennepin County, and the
growth has continued to this day.
Education
The Eden Prairie School District is home to award-winning Eden Prairie
High School. The Minnetonka and Hopkins districts serve students in some
areas of the city. Many colleges and universities are located within Hennepin
County, including the University of Minnesota and Hennepin County Technical
College.
History
Native Americans were the first residents of modern-day Eden Prairie.
In 1851, a treaty opened much of the land west of the Mississippi River,
making it easy for pioneers to settle. Elizabeth Fry Ellet named the town
after she visited the area for the New York Times and declared it the
“garden spot” of the territory. The farming community grew slowly
over the next century until the Flying Cloud Airport opened to the public
in 1946, bringing businesses and new residents to the area in droves.
Population
Eden Prairie has approximately 54,901 residents.
Pricing
The Eden Prairie real estate market is made up of single-family homes,
condominiums and townhouses. Prices start in the mid-$100,000s and can
exceed $1.6 million for estate properties in the most desirable and prestigious
areas. Some properties boast lake frontage or are located near ponds,
creeks, rivers and lakes. Condominiums and townhouses are priced from
the mid-$100,000s to the high $500,000s, depending on size and amenities.
Land and lots are also available for custom development.
 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
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