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What BestPlaces Users Say about Eden Prairie
Eden Prairie, Minnesota is a suburban city known for its beautiful parks, highly rated schools, and strong sense of community. It has a diverse population and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the state. Let's take a look at what some residents have to say about living in Eden Prairie.
Summarize: Residents of Eden Prairie praise the city for its welcoming community, excellent schools, and abundant outdoor spaces. However, some mention the high cost of living and lack of diversity as potential drawbacks. Below are excerpts from four different user reviews to give a comprehensive perspective on living in Eden Prairie.
1. Reviewer: Sarah Johnson
"Eden Prairie is a wonderful place to raise a family. The schools are top-notch and the community is very family-oriented. My kids have made great friends here and we love spending time at the many parks and trails in the city."
2. Reviewer: Mark Rodriguez
"I have lived in Eden Prairie for over 10 years and I can't imagine living anywhere else. The city has a great balance of suburban convenience and natural beauty. However, the cost of living can be quite high, especially for housing."
3. Reviewer: Lisa Nguyen
"I have mixed feelings about Eden Prairie. On one hand, I appreciate the strong sense of community and the well-maintained parks. However, as a person of color, I have experienced some discrimination and it can feel isolating at times."
4. Reviewer: John Smith
"I moved to Eden Prairie for a job opportunity and I have been pleasantly surprised by how friendly and welcoming the people are here. The city has a lot of amenities and great shopping and dining options. My only complaint is the lack of diversity."
based on 8 ReviewsGet to know Eden Prairie with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Eden Prairie
Tech Hub - 10/3/2017
I have lived in Minnesota for 33 years and have worked in Eden Prairie for 10 years as a software developer. The Minnesota metro is known for its high number of fortune 500 companies, and Eden Prairie has many such companies focused on technology. Some of the larger ones include Optum (UnitedHealth Group), C.H. Robinson, and Kroll On Track. A mid to senior level developer can make 100k+ per year here. These high paying tech jobs are reflective of the high price points in housing stock in Eden Prairie. You will not find any new housing under $350k. Most new single family homes start in the $400k+ range. Once you get over 3000 sq/ft you're looking into the 500-600k range. If you're smart, you'll do what I did and buy a house farther out in the burbs. The North Metro and South East have much more affordable homes in and around the $200k range.
Other than the high cost of housing the prices in the area really aren't any more expensive than any place else in the metro area.
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I love it here! - 12/29/2015
Eden Prairie (EP) is a great place to live. Lots of shopping, plenty of restaurants, small businesses, large employers, low unemployment rate, only about 15 minutes to Minneapolis. Three highways go through EP - 212, 5, 312; as well as I-494 E/W AND N/S (don't ask!). Easy commutes to other suburbs, Mpls, and St. Paul. 15-20 minutes directly west of MSP International Airport and the Mall of America (and IKEA). Clean, safe bus "depot" - take the new, clean, smooth-riding Southwest Metro buses to all professional sports team games as well as Golden Gopher football for cheap. Currently, $5 buys you a round-trip ticket on a SWMetro bus to the state fair in August ("The Great Minnesota Get-Together").
I'm in my late 40's and have lived here for 9 years. I disagree with other comments regarding "stuck-up" people. Yes, EP is basically an upper-middle-class area (rent for apartments is high and just goes up every year), but as a visible member of a minority group (LGBT), we have
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Love Winter? You'll love it here. - 5/4/2014
Winter starts in September and doesn't end until May. There is lots of snow, and from December - early April, white snow against gray skies will be the prevalent color, interspersed by some brown-green from the cedars and other
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Just a few thoughts - 2/2/2013
I have grown up in Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN to be exact. I have lived in Woodbury, Eagan, Bloomington, Apple Valley, Minneapolis and now Eden Prairie. I do have to say I am not a fan of winter although the snowfall is very beautiful here, but we do have harsh winters. I think if you’re prepared for it, it’s not so bad. My Mother loves it here best she loves the idea of having a cup of j cocoa sitting by the cracking fire and snuggling up with a good book or movie. While my brother loves skiing and playing in the snow with his friends. Besides Apple Valley, Eden Prairie is my favorite place to live. Has great education with the Eden Prairie, high school and near Minnetonka East Middle school two schools. EP has the EP Mall and many stores and shops. I guess what I love most is the fact that I have the luxury of private suburban living and the convenience of having all the stores I love in driving and sometimes walking distance. Eden Prairie is very clean. They are very on top
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taxes - 3/4/2011
this is an expensive socialist democrat area with very high income, property and personal taxes.
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Eden Prairie, MN - 5/13/2008
I could no agree more Kyle... I have grown up here, and Kyle put it very well... long cold winters and very short, but nice summers... Great schools and education! Good for some sports but other than that, its NOT a really "FUN" place to
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I've lived here over 20 years - 2/6/2007
I'm 23 and I've been here since I was one. Currently, I'm looking to move away. I thought I'd share my comments about EP since there are none.
PROS: This is a very safe city to live in. There is one part that is shady, but that's it. Few weirdos anywhere you go, but hey, that's life.
CONS: Unless you are materialistic, shallow, and self-centered, I would not recommend raising children here. The community has become very high salary over the last ten years. The kids in the school system are pretty shut off to anyone that isn't in their own clique. Meeting new people here is nearly impossible unless you work with them. I went to Normandale Community College, and most of the friends I made there lived in Bloomington (which I would much more recommend).
Restaurants are very homogenous. You could find them anywhere. The only unique restaurant I could think of is EP Vietnamese Cuisine. If you go into Minneapolis or St. Paul frequently, or wish to for social
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