Shakopee, MN Area Guide

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Shakopee Area Facts

  • Shakopee has a Livability Score of 89/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Shakopee crime rates are 26% lower than the Minnesota average
  • Cost of living in Shakopee is 12% higher than the Minnesota average
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Small Town, Big Fun User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) I've lived in Shakopee all my life. I didn't really appreciate all my town had to offer when I was growing up. Who does, though? Now that I'm an adult, living in the small town of Shakopee is pretty amazing.

First you have the great community. The town isn't so small that you f ...Read More eel like everyone knows everyone else's business, but it is small enough that I feel safe letting my children play in the backyard. I know not everyone has that luxury, but living in Shakopee, my family and I do.

Besides the low crime rate and kindness of the locals, there is a surprising amount of thins to do for a town this size. There are restaurants, a pretty great library system, and my personal favorite, valley fair. I can take my kids out for a day of fun without having to travel to a huge city. As a parent, I'm thankful to live in a place as quaint as Shakopee. Read Less
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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Shakopee? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area
      Huber Park
      Holmes Park
      Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area
      Hiawatha-Wermerskirchen Park
      Stans Park
      Stans Park Playground
      Muenchow Fields Park and Recreation Area

      Entertainment

      Scott County Historical Society
      Huber Park Amphitheater
      Re-Claim Studios
      Vaughan Stadium
      SandVenture Aquatic Park
      Splash pad
      Shakopee Town Square
      Thunder Canyon

      Food & Drink

      Babe's Place
      The Room @ Babe's Place
      Arnies
      Turtle's Bar & Grill
      Papa John's
      Domino's
      O'Brien's Public House
      Riverside Liquors

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Shakopee? Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Shakopee.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Shakopee? The cost of living in Shakopee is 111/100 - which is 12% higher than Minnesota.
      Shakopee
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      Minnesota
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Shakopee? Shakopee crime rates are 1,453, which are 26% lower than Minnesota
      Total Crime
      1,453 per 100k people

      36% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 69

      36% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -16%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Shakopee? The median income in Shakopee is $90,642 which is 43% higher than Minnesota.
      Median household income
      $90,64264% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $37,85727% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      44% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Shakopee a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Saint Francis Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Shakopee Family Chiropractic

      A+ Housing

      What are Shakopee home prices? Shakopee home prices are $280,500 - which is 46% higher than Minnesota
      Median home value
      $280,50052% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,21328% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      74%

      17% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Shakopee have good schools? The Shakopee graduation rate is 89% - which is 1% lower than Minnesota
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      52%

      9% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      7% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Shakopee a good place to live? Shakopee has an overall rating of 87% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      87%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      2 total surveys

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