About Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Eden Prairie, Minnesota is a vibrant community located just southwest of Minneapolis. For most of its existence, it was a sleepy, pastoral village on the far southwestern fringes of the Twin Cities area. During the 80 years between 1880 and 1960, the population increase was only 1,300 people, from 739 to 2,000.
How times have changed! By 2000, the population swelled an amazing 3,000 percent - to nearly 60,000 residents. It has changed from a predominantly agricultural, rural area to a thriving, business-rich community that is a highly desirable place to live and work. Eden Prairie has many attractive residential neighborhoods, more than 170 miles of multi-use trails, and 2,250 acres of parks.
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Employment opportunities in the city of Eden Prairie continue to grow, and at Rasmussen College, our Career Services staff continuously places our graduates in respected positions throughout the area. Eden Prairie is home to more than 2,200 businesses, including Supervalu, ADC Telecommunications, and the Minnesota Vikings.
Other interesting facts:- Listed among the highest income places in the United States of cities with population at least 50,000, Eden Prairie ranks #19 in per capita income ($38,854) and #23 in median household income ($78,328)
- In 2006, Eden Prairie was selected as the 10th best place to live in the United States by Money Magazine
- Four major highways and numerous well-traversed roads cross through Eden Prairie, making the city convenient and accessible
- The median age of Eden Prairie residents is 34.2 years
- Rasmussen College opens Eden Prairie campus in 2006
If you have questions about our Eden Prairie, MN campus, call (952) 545-2000 locally or nationwide toll free (800) 852-0929. Get the answers from people who live and work there.
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