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About
Life in Shakopee
Shakopee functions as a solidly middle-to-upper-class suburb with a median household income around $107,000 and a median home value near $374,800 — prices that reflect its growing popularity but remain reasonable for the Twin Cities region. The job market here is strong with low unemployment at 3.5%, though most residents commute 20+ minutes to jobs elsewhere in the metro area, which is typical for this part of the Twin Cities. You'll find a real community with families (42% of households have kids), good schools through ISD 720, and downtown amenities including local restaurants, boutiques, and regular events like riverside concerts and classic car shows.
Shakopee at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Foreign-Born
16.8%
Broadband Internet
95.7%
of households
Population Growth
+12.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics16.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Shakopee: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Shakopee, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (13.6%), and 5.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.8%
of residents
65 and Older
10.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.8%
of households
Married Couples
52.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.71
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 20% above MN average
Rent, home values, and income in Shakopee
In Shakopee, rent runs 20% above the MN average, and home values are 14% above the MN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,700
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1999
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $406,668 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below MN average
Unemployment in Shakopee and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Shakopee is 0.4 percentage points lower than the MN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Shakopee Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area
Commute22.4 min avg
How Shakopee residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Shakopee, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Major hub17.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 74% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Shakopee runs 74% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
86.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,196.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Shakopee Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Storm most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
76.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Scott County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Scott County, which includes Shakopee, the most common type is winter storm, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 13 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2022 | 11 | Hail | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $251,200 |
| 2020 | 10 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2019 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $155,000 |
| 2018 | 11 | Winter Storm | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Scott County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Scott County, which includes Shakopee, is typically good — 266 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
266
per year
Moderate Days
91
per year
Unhealthy Days
4
per year
Scott County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 11°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Shakopee has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 11°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
27°/11°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
30.6"
Annual Snowfall
54.7"
Hot Days/Year
14
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
145
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
107
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 8°F | 0.69" |
| Feb | 29°F | 12°F | 0.62" |
| Mar | 42°F | 24°F | 1.46" |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 2.73" |
| May | 70°F | 49°F | 3.85" |
| Jun | 79°F | 59°F | 4.67" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.34" |
| Aug | 81°F | 62°F | 4.66" |
| Sep | 74°F | 53°F | 3.05" |
| Oct | 59°F | 40°F | 2.26" |
| Nov | 43°F | 27°F | 1.41" |
| Dec | 29°F | 14°F | 0.90" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Shakopee
Shakopee has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
St Francis Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.2 mi away · Burnsville
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.7 mi away · Edina
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.1 mi away · Saint Louis Park
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Shakopee
Shakopee's student/teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 40.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
20
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Shakopee (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 7,044 students · in-state tuition $6,567 · 26% graduate · median earnings $55,051 (10 yrs after entry)
Herzing University-Minneapolis
14.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 740 students · in-state tuition $13,820 · 68% graduate · median earnings $44,255 (10 yrs after entry)
Northwestern Health Sciences University
9.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 271 students · in-state tuition $11,535 · 50% graduate · median earnings $51,002 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 22 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Shakopee
Shakopee has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (22 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
22 mi awaySaint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
84 mi awayPublic Libraries in Shakopee
Scott County Law Library
200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee
Shakopee Branch Library
235 S Lewis Street, Shakopee
Cities Near Shakopee
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Shakopee?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Shakopee FAQ
Is Shakopee, Minnesota affordable?⌄
Shakopee's median rent is $1,531/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $107,223/year. Median home value is $374,800.
Is Shakopee, Minnesota safe?⌄
Shakopee's violent crime rate was 87 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1197 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Shakopee, Minnesota?⌄
Shakopee has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Shakopee, Minnesota?⌄
The cost of living in Shakopee is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,531/month and median household income is $107,223/year. The median home value is $374,800. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Shakopee, Minnesota?⌄
The average commute in Shakopee is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from