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City · 68,000 residents · Dakota County, Minnesota

Eagan , Minnesota

In Eagan, a typical home is worth $397,100 and typical rent is $1,679 a month. Compared with all of Dakota County, typical rent is 8% higher and the share of households that own their home is 7 points lower.

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  • Typical home value

    $397,100

    4% above the county

    21% above Minnesota

    • Eagan
    • Dakota
    • Minnesota

  • Typical rent

    $1,679a month

    8% above the county

    31% above Minnesota

    • Eagan
    • Dakota
    • Minnesota

  • Typical household income

    $108,690a year

    2% above the county

    22% above Minnesota

    • Eagan
    • Dakota
    • Minnesota

  • Households that own their home

    68%

    7 points below the county

    4 points below Minnesota

    • Eagan
    • Dakota
    • Minnesota

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024

Market now, with Zillow data

Zillow data
Typical home value
$398,150
1.6% more than 12 months ago
Typical rent
$1,679 a month
1.6% more than 12 months ago

From Zillow (ZHVI/ZORI), September 2026. The Census figures above are 5-year averages (2020–2024).

Eagan is in Dakota County. The FHA loan limit ($552,000 for a one-unit home), the fair market rents and the help on this page are those of all of Dakota County. See the county

Data updated: October 1, 2026 11 official sources

Only here

What sets Eagan apart

What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.

  1. 68% of households in Eagan own their home, against 75% in Dakota County.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).

The homes here

Housing in Eagan

What homes there are in Eagan, what they cost, how that changed and how people live, from Census figures (2020–2024).

What homes there are

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

Kind of home

The detached house is still the most common home in Eagan, but it weighs less than in Dakota County: 50% against 58%.

Year built

In Eagan, half of the homes were built before 1988; in Dakota County, before 1988.

There are fewer big homes in Eagan than in Dakota County: 59% have 3 bedrooms or more, against 65%.

All homes, occupied or empty. A figure the Census cannot measure precisely enough here is not shown.

Census tables: B25024, B25034, B25035, B25041

What it costs here

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

Value of owner-occupied homes

The FHA loan limit for Dakota County is $552,000, and about 77% of owner-occupied homes in Eagan are worth less than that.

Monthly rent with utilities

With a mortgage

$2,059 a month

Dakota County: $2,129 a month

Without a mortgage

$748 a month

Dakota County: $758 a month

Owners with a mortgage

68%

Dakota County: 70%

Owning costs about the same in Eagan as in Dakota County: with a mortgage, $2,059 a month; without one, $748.

Value: what owners think their home is worth. Rent: rent plus utilities, for homes of every size. The FHA limit is the most an FHA loan (Federal Housing Administration) lends for a one-unit home; the fair market rent (FMR) is the one HUD uses for housing vouchers.

Census tables: B25075, B25063, B25088, B25081

How it changed

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2015–2019 and 2020–2024

Change since 2015–2019

Homes in Eagan gained value more slowly than in Dakota County: 38% since 2015–2019, against 43%.

Since 2015–2019, the typical rent in Eagan rose 40%, more than in Dakota County (32%).

Here income did not keep up with housing: it rose 20%, while home values changed +38% and rent +40%.

Change between two 5-year periods that do not overlap, in each period's dollars, not adjusted for inflation.

Census tables: B25077, B25064, B19013

How people live

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

MeasureEaganDakota CountyMinnesotaUnited States
Rental vacancy Unreliable estimate3.8%5.3%5.5%
Homeowner vacancy Unreliable estimate0.4%0.6%0.9%
More than one person per room 3.1%2.2%2.3%3.4%
People per household 2.392.542.432.53
Drive alone 67%68%69%69%
Carpool 6%7%8%9%
Public transit 2%1%2%3%
Walk or bike 2%1%3%3%
Work from home 24%21%18%15%
Other means 1%1%1%2%
Typical commute 20 to 29 minutes20 to 29 minutes20 to 29 minutes20 to 29 minutes

In Eagan, 3.1% of households live with more than one person per room, about the same as in Dakota County.

Households in Eagan are smaller: 2.39 people on average; in Dakota County, 2.54.

To get to work, 67% of workers in Eagan drive alone; in Dakota County, 68%.

Vacancy: empty homes offered for rent or for sale. Rooms: every room in the home, not only bedrooms. Commute: the minute range of the typical worker.

Census tables: B25004, B25003, B25014, B25010, B08301, B08303

Do the math

What would you pay each month for a home in Eagan?

A typical home costs more than the typical income allows

We start with a typical home in Eagan, worth $397,100, an FHA loan with 3.5% down and the latest average rate (7.18%). That payment would take 36% of the typical household income in Eagan, which is $108,690 a year. For that payment to be 28% of income, a household would need to earn about $141,435 a year.

The calculator's FHA and conventional loan limits are those of all of Dakota County.

Your numbers

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Starts at the typical home value in Eagan. Change it to the price you have in mind.

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Your score changes which loans apply and FHA's minimum down payment. Your real rate also depends on your credit.

Down payment
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That is $13,899 (3.5% of the price). The usual minimum for this loan is 3.5%.

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Term

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Estimated monthly payment

Local data

$3,300

at 7.18% · 30 years

Loan amount
$389,907
Total interest
$560,985
Paid off in
November 2056

Includes $6,706 FHA upfront mortgage insurance premium.

Does it fit the income?

  • Comfortable

    up to $2,536 a month

  • Tight

    $2,536 to $3,261 a month

  • Hard

    more than $3,261 a month

    Your payment · 36%

Compared with the typical household income in Eagan ($108,690 a year). Reference: HUD calls paying more than 30% of income for housing a cost burden.

Show the result as
per month$3,300
Principal & interest$2,641
Property tax$318
Home insurance$166
FHA mortgage insurance (MIP)$176

You need at least $13,899 for the down payment, plus closing costs.

Next step

This is an estimate to give you an idea, not a loan offer. Your real payment depends on your rate, your credit, and the insurance and taxes on the home you buy.

The city and its county

Eagan and Dakota County

Eagan is in Dakota County, Minnesota. The U.S. Census Bureau publishes its own numbers for the city: home values, rent, household income, how many households own their home and the property tax. They are American Community Survey estimates (average 2020–2024).

Eagan's own numbers

Typical home value
$397,100
Typical monthly rent
$1,679
Typical yearly household income
$108,690
Households that own their home
68%
Effective property tax rate
0.96%

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (average 2020–2024).

Numbers for all of Dakota County

FHA limit, one-unit home
$552,000
Conventional limit, one unit
$832,750
HUD fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,734
Price change over 5 years (FHFA)
+32%
Homes in a high flood-risk zone
0.3%

HUD, FHFA and FEMA don't publish these numbers by city.

Other numbers are not published by city, only for the whole county: FHA and conventional loan limits, HUD’s fair market rents, FHFA’s price index and FEMA’s flood data. On this page, those numbers always say they are for all of Dakota County.

Everything about Dakota County

Buying

Buying a home in Eagan

A typical home in Eagan is worth $397,100: 4% above the county and 21% above Minnesota. With the typical household income in Eagan ($108,690 a year), a typical home costs 3.7 times what the household earns in a year.

Years of income to pay for a typical home

The typical home value divided by the typical household income for one year. The lower it is, the less buying weighs.

  • Eagan 3.7 years
  • Dakota 3.6 years
  • Minnesota 3.7 years
  • United States 4.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024

How prices have changed in Dakota County

According to FHFA’s house price index, home prices in Dakota County rose 64% in the 10 years through 2025.

FHFA does not publish this index by city: these are the numbers for all of Dakota County.

Period County Minnesota U.S.
Last year (2025) +1.5% +2.8% +2.9%
5 years (2020–2025) +32% +37% +47%
10 years (2015–2025) +64% +71% +85%

The index follows the price of the same homes over time (sales and appraisals with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans). It is not the average price of a home. FHFA considers its annual county indexes experimental. Source: FHFA, 2025 data

Eagan next to Dakota County, Minnesota and the U.S.

Three numbers side by side. “Typical” means the median: half are above it and half below.

Typical home value
  • Eagan $397,100
  • Dakota $381,000
  • Minnesota $329,300
  • United States $332,700
Typical monthly rent
  • Eagan $1,679
  • Dakota $1,548
  • Minnesota $1,280
  • United States $1,413
Typical yearly household income
  • Eagan $108,690
  • Dakota $106,318
  • Minnesota $89,062
  • United States $80,734
See the full table
Eagan next to Dakota County and Minnesota
Measure Eagan Dakota County Minnesota U.S.
Typical home value $397,100 $381,000 $329,300 $332,700
Typical monthly rent $1,679 $1,548 $1,280 $1,413
Typical yearly household income $108,690 $106,318 $89,062 $80,734
Households that own their home 68% 75% 72% 65%
Typical yearly property tax $3,826 $3,749 $3,357 $3,119
Effective property tax rate 0.96% 0.98% 1.02% 0.94%
Renters with high rent for their income 44% 50% 48% 51%

“Typical” means the median: half are above and half are below. ▲ and ▼ say whether the city is above or below Dakota County. “High rent” is the Census measure: renter households that pay 30% or more of their income in rent.

Four ways to pay for a typical home in Eagan

For a typical $397,100 home in Eagan, at Freddie Mac's average rate (7.18% as of November 5, 2026) over 30 years. The monthly payment adds principal and interest, Eagan's typical property tax, an example home insurance and mortgage insurance when it applies.

  • FHA, 3.5% down $3,300a month

    Least cash to close
    Down payment
    $13,899
    Cash to close
    $25,812
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    FHA MIP · $176

  • Conventional, 5% down $3,227a month

    Down payment
    $19,855
    Cash to close
    $31,768
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    PMI · $189

  • Conventional, 20% down, no PMI $2,635a month

    Down payment
    $79,420
    Cash to close
    $91,333
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    None

  • ITIN, 15% down (example) $3,002a month

    Down payment
    $59,565
    Cash to close
    $71,478
    Rate
    8.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    None

The option that asks for the least cash to close is FHA, 3.5% down.

  • Cash to close = down payment plus 3% of the price in closing costs (example).
  • Minimum score: FHA requires 580 or higher for the minimum down payment (HUD Handbook 4000.1). * Fannie Mae requires 620 when a loan is underwritten by hand; its automated system has no fixed minimum.
  • The ITIN row is an example with a rate 1 percentage point higher: ITIN loans follow no federal rule and each lender sets its own down payment and rate. Nothing in this table promises an approval.

How much house can I afford? Estimate closing costs

Taxes and floods

Two costs that change from place to place

Property tax and flood insurance raise or lower what you pay each month. Here are the numbers for Eagan and for Dakota County.

Property tax

Effective rate in Eagan

0.96%of the home’s value each year

$3,826 a year for the typical owner in Eagan.

  • Eagan 0.96%
  • Dakota 0.98%
  • Minnesota 1.02%

What Minnesota publishes Homestead market value exclusion (Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes (Minnesota Statutes))

Exemptions and deadlines in Minnesota

Flood risk in Dakota County

FEMA does not publish these numbers by city: they are for all of Dakota County.

Homes in the high-risk zone
0.3%
488
Of those, with NFIP insurance
6.6%
County Minnesota U.S.
Homes in the high-risk zone 0.3% 0.7% 3.5%
Of those, with NFIP insurance 6.6% 17% 48%

Most homeowners insurance policies do not cover flood damage.

Look up your address on FEMA’s map

Renting

Renting in Eagan

Typical rent in Eagan is $1,679 a month: 8% above the county. In Eagan, 44% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income in rent.

HUD publishes a fair market rent for all of Dakota County, by unit size. To pay the 2-bedroom one ($1,734 a month) without spending more than 30% of your income, you would need to earn $33.35 an hour working full time.

HUD fair market rent for all of Dakota County

What you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income, working full time.

Size Fair rent a month Hourly wage Yearly income
Studio $1,265 $24.33 $50,600
1 bedroom $1,427 $27.44 $57,080
2 bedrooms $1,734 $33.35 $69,360
3 bedrooms $2,264 $43.54 $90,560
4 bedrooms $2,538 $48.81 $101,520

Includes basic utilities. It isn't the lowest or highest rent: it's a reference point. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027

By ZIP code

Fair market rent by ZIP code in Eagan

HUD also publishes a fair market rent for each ZIP code (Small Area FMR, fiscal year 2027). Eagan has 3 ZIP codes with their own.

For 2 bedrooms it runs from $1,840 in 55122 to $1,960 in 55121.

3 of the 3 are above the fair market rent for Dakota County ($1,734).

  • 55121 $1,960$2,560
  • 55122 $1,840$2,400
  • 55123 $1,920$2,510

A ZIP code counts for Eagan when at least 50% of its land is inside the city or it covers at least 15% of the city (Census 2020 boundaries). Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Source: Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file Data from 2020 data Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file

Is your rent high for your ZIP?

Low-income apartments

Low-income apartments in Eagan

HUD lists 6 buildings with rents for lower incomes in Eagan. These are the largest.

  • Lakeshore Townhomes Multiple Building Addresses, Eagan 55121 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 23 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2015 · For people with disabilities, families
  • Northwood Townhomes Multiple Building Addresses, Eagan 55121 47 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2013 · For families
  • Oak Ridge Townhomes Multiple Building Addresses, Eagan 55122 42 low-income homes · 2 bd: 21 · 3 bd: 21 · In service since 1996 · For families
  • Erin Place Townhomes Multiple Building Addresses, Eagan 55122 34 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2004 · For families
  • Twin Ponds II Townhomes Multiple Building Addresses, Eagan 55123 26 low-income homes · 2 bd: 19 · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 2012

See all 74 buildings in Dakota County Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026

Free help

Help to buy or rent in Eagan

You do not have to do this alone. A HUD-approved housing counseling agency helps for free or at low cost: getting ready to buy, understanding your credit, or solving a problem with your rent.

There is 1 HUD-approved agency with an office in Dakota County; none says it serves in Spanish.

A grandmother smiles, seated at home.

HUD counseling is free or low-cost

Assistance programs in Eagan

No down payment, repair or rent-help program on our list is for Eagan or Dakota County. The ones below are statewide in Minnesota: they work in Eagan the same as in the rest of the state.

Which programs do I qualify for? All programs in Minnesota

  • Deferred Payment Loan (Start Up)

    Statewide in Minnesota

    Minnesota state agency loan for the down payment and closing costs alongside the Start Up mortgage for first-time buyers: up to $14,000 (or $18,000 in the Plus version), with no interest or monthly payments, repaid at the end of the mortgage. Offered by Minnesota Housing (Minnesota Housing Finance Agency).

    Deferred

    See the program Official page

  • Monthly Payment Loan

    Statewide in Minnesota

    Minnesota Housing loan of up to $14,000 for the down payment and closing costs, which you repay over 15 years at the same rate as your Minnesota Housing mortgage; it works with Start Up (first-time buyers) or Step Up. Offered by Minnesota Housing (Minnesota Housing Finance Agency).

    Repayable

    See the program Official page

Housing counselors near Eagan

The HUD-approved agencies closest to the center of Eagan, in a straight line, nearest first. If one says it serves in Spanish, its card says so.

  • Dakota County Community Development Agency

    1228 Town Centre Dr, Eagan · 1 miles away

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Budget and financial counseling
    • and 2 more
    (651) 675-4400

  • Neighborhood Development Alliance

    481 Wabasha St S, Saint Paul · 9 miles away · Spanish

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Budget and financial counseling
    • and 4 more
    (651) 292-0131

  • Prg, Inc.

    2017 E 38th St, Minneapolis · 9 miles away

    • Pre-purchase counseling
    • Homebuyer education workshops
    (612) 721-7556

Every agency in Dakota County All counseling agencies in Minnesota

Help in Spanish near Eagan

1 of the 3 agencies on this list says it serves in Spanish.

Ask for service in Spanish

When you call, say “Spanish, please” or ask if someone speaks Spanish. If not, ask whether they offer an interpreter.

Housing authorities of Eagan

HUD’s record names them for Eagan or Dakota County. They run public housing or Section 8 vouchers. Ask whether their waiting list is open.

  • Dakota County Cda Public housing and Section 8 vouchers (651) 675-4400

One other authority has an office in Dakota County: see the list Source: HUD

Cities

Other cities in Dakota County

These cities are also in Dakota County. They share its loan limits and fair market rents, but home values and rent change from one to the next.

Everything about Dakota County Housing in Minnesota

Nearby cities

The cities closest to Eagan, with the typical home value.

Neighboring counties

If Dakota County is out of reach, look next door. Each number is that county's own.

Keep going

Guides for your next step

Short explanations, in plain language and with official sources, for buying or renting in Eagan.

All guides
A father and mother walk their son by the hand down the sidewalk.

Questions

Housing questions about Eagan

Short answers with the numbers for Eagan and all of Dakota County. If your case is different, a HUD-approved counseling agency can guide you for free or at low cost.

How much does a typical home cost in Eagan?

The typical home value in Eagan is $397,100, according to the U.S. Census Bureau (average 2020–2024). For comparison, in Dakota County it is $381,000.

How much does it cost to rent in Eagan?

Typical rent in Eagan is $1,679 a month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. HUD’s fair market rent for 2 bedrooms in Dakota County is $1,734.

What is the FHA loan limit in Eagan?

Eagan uses the FHA limit for all of Dakota County (2026): $552,000 for a one-unit home and $1,061,550 for a four-unit home.

How much property tax do owners pay in Eagan?

The typical homeowner in Eagan pays $3,826 a year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is 0.96% of the home’s value; in Dakota County, the rate is 0.98%.

Where can I find free help to buy or rent in Eagan?

There is 1 HUD-approved counseling agency with an office in Dakota County. They can help you get ready to buy, with your credit, or with rent.

Sources: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (Average 2020–2024); FHA mortgage limits (HUD) (2026 data); Conforming loan limits (FHFA) (2026 data); Fair Market Rents (HUD) (Fiscal year 2027); Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (Fiscal year 2027); Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file (2020 data); HUD-approved housing counseling agencies (Retrieved November 6, 2026); Public Housing Agencies (HUD) (Retrieved November 6, 2026); Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) (As of November 5, 2026); FHFA House Price Index (HPI) (2025 data); Homes with flood insurance (NFIP, FEMA) (As of August 3, 2026).