Eagan · Relocation
Relocating to Eagan, Minnesota
Moving to Minnesota? Learn the communities, the prices, and the seasons before you choose where to live.
Moving to Eagan
Eagan comes up often when people moving to Minnesota want to be close to the airport. I'm Lesley, a REALTOR® with Bridge Realty.
What should I know before relocating to Eagan? Eagan is the second-largest city in Dakota County. It sits south of downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, an equal distance from each, and the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is just across the Minnesota River. The city has more than 1,300 acres of parkland and more than 150 miles of trails and sidewalks.
Choices that depend on the address
- The school district changes across the city. Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan (ISD 196), West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan (ISD 197), and Burnsville-Eagan-Savage (ISD 191) each serve part of it.
- Your drive depends on which road is closest. Interstates 35E and 494 and Highways 13, 55, 77 (Cedar Avenue), and 149 all run through Eagan.
- Your utilities vary too. Dakota Electric serves most homes and Xcel Energy serves the rest, and natural gas comes from Minnesota Energy Resources or CenterPoint Energy.
- Your trash service is your choice, since the city does not provide it. You pick a hauler the city licenses.
Seeing Eagan from far away
Much of Eagan was built as the city grew from about 20,700 people in 1980 to 63,557 in 2000, so many streets can look alike online. On a video tour, we show you what sets a home apart, such as the pond behind the yard, the trail at the end of the street, and the traffic at rush hour.
If you commute by bus, MVTA runs express buses to Minneapolis and St. Paul from the Eagan Transit Station and the Blackhawk Park and Ride. We note the distance from each home to those stops.
We also send you the facts that matter after you arrive. The city provides water and sewer, and Wescott Library on Wescott Road is the local Dakota County Library branch. New owners file for homestead with Dakota County.
Next steps for your move
Our relocating to Minnesota page explains how to buy from a distance. You can learn more on our Eagan page and in buying a home in Eagan. Many relocating buyers also compare Apple Valley, just to the south.
You can send us a message or call (651) 661-4770.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Eagan from the airport?
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is just across the Minnesota River from Eagan. We can time the drive from any home you are considering.
Which school district will my Eagan home be in?
It depends on the address. Three districts serve different parts of Eagan, so confirm the district for any home before you make an offer.
How do I look up property taxes on an Eagan home?
Dakota County keeps the tax records. Its free Property Information Search shows the tax and value for any address, and new owners file for homestead with the county.
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What relocation looks like in Eagan
Eagan is the second-largest city in Dakota County, south of and an equal distance from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, with more than 1,300 acres of parkland.
Eagan is one of the south metro communities where we help buyers and sellers, and we know how its neighborhoods differ in age, schools, and commute.
- The homes
- A wide variety of housing, nearly 30,000 units in all. Much of the city was built as it grew from about 20,700 people in 1980 to about 63,600 in 2000.
- Schools people ask about
- Three school districts serve different parts of the city: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan (ISD 196), West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan (ISD 197), and Burnsville-Eagan-Savage (ISD 191). Confirm the district for any address.
- Getting around
- Interstates 35E and 494 and Highways 13, 55, 77 (Cedar Avenue), and 149 all run through the city, and the airport is just across the Minnesota River.
- Nearby
- More than 1,300 acres of city parkland, more than 150 miles of trails and sidewalks, and Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Dakota County's largest park.
- The trade-off
- Three school districts and several highways cross the city, so where a home sits changes both its schools and its drive.
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