Shakopee, Minnesota
Among the top 6% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 9% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 33% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 32% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 94% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 67% of US places
- top 8% for airport distance
- top 16% for comfortable days
- bottom 5% for air quality
Shakopee is a mid-size city in Minnesota with about 44,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, comfortable days, and walkability. It rates lower on sunny days and air quality.
Official websiteci.shakopee.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.5 in1.1 in
humid 79%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$104k87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$57kbetter than 16% of US places
Home Value$348k82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 18% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 17% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.05%better than 47% of US places
Income Tax9.90%better than 14% of US places
Sales Tax8.04%better than 40% of US places
Estimated total tax burden16.07%better than 14% of US places
Unemployment3.9%better than 50% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation33.8 in29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall54.7 inbetter than 11% of US places
Sunny Days182 daysbetter than 10% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 69% of US places
Comfortable Days98 daysbetter than 84% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk48.4better than 73% of US places
Air Quality55 AQIbetter than 5% of US places
School Quality54.5better than 44% of US places
Violent Crime508/100kbetter than 65% of US places
Property Crime1598/100kbetter than 28% of US places
Community
Population44,13597th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.022nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5387th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9440th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)62.9%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)8.3%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)9.0%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)12.2%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)7.7%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 69% of US places
Walkability9.2/20better than 83% of US places
Airport Distance15 mibetter than 92% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.9%better than 79% of US places
Amenities Nearby34.21better than 31% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 68% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Shakopee an affordable place to live?
- Shakopee is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $57k, better than 16% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Shakopee?
- The median home value in Shakopee is $348k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Shakopee?
- Median household income in Shakopee is $104k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Shakopee?
- Median gross rent in Shakopee is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Shakopee safe?
- Shakopee is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 508/100k (better than 65%). Property crime is 1598/100k.
- What is the weather like in Shakopee?
- Shakopee averages 74°F in July and 16°F in January, with 33.8 in of annual precipitation and about 182 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Shakopee?
- Public-school quality in Shakopee is about average, scoring better than 44% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Shakopee?
- The average one-way commute in Shakopee is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)