What are the schools like in Shakopee, MN?

Shakopee is served primarily by Southwest Metro Intermediate 288. The district operates 6 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 17 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.5:1.

What is the median household income in Shakopee?

The median household income in Shakopee, MN is $103,924 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Shakopee, MN?

Shakopee has an average high temperature of 24.4°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 54.7 inches.

Shakopee, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Shakopee, MN affordable or expensive?

Shakopee's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Shakopee is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $348,300 and the median rent is $1,417 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Shakopee, MN?

Shakopee has a violent crime rate of 116.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1158.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Shakopee, MN a Good Place to Live?

Shakopee is a small city of 44,135 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $103,924 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Shakopee stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Shakopee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Shakopee city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 104.5

Shakopee's overall cost of living index is 104.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Shakopee costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Shakopee, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$348,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,417	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$103,924	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Shakopee's violent crime rate is 116.1 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

116.1 /100k

Property Crime

1158.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Shakopee is served primarily by Southwest Metro Intermediate 288. The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Shakopee, MN	National Avg
School District	Southwest Metro Intermediate 288	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	17	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	4.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Shakopee sees average highs of 24.4°F in January and 83.7°F in July, with 33.8 inches of annual precipitation and 54.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Shakopee, MN
Average High — January	24.4°F
Average High — July	83.7°F
Annual Precipitation	33.8"
Annual Snowfall	54.7"

Demographics

Metric	Shakopee, MN	National Avg
Population	44,135	—
Median Age	35.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.6%	18.9%
Asian	12.2%	6.3%
Under 18	26.8%	22.2%
65 and over	9.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Prior Lake, MN 4 mi Eden Prairie, MN 5 mi Savage, MN 6 mi Chanhassen, MN 7 mi Chaska, MN 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Shakopee

Shakopee, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55379

Shakopee vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shakopee, MN affordable or expensive?

Shakopee's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Shakopee roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $348,300 and median rent is $1,417/month.

What is the crime rate in Shakopee, MN?

Shakopee's violent crime rate is 116.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1158.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Shakopee?

Public schools in Shakopee are operated by Southwest Metro Intermediate 288. The district has 6 elementary, several middle, and 17 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.5:1. 38.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Shakopee, MN a good place to live?

Shakopee, MN has a population of 44,135, a median household income of $103,924, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Shakopee?

Shakopee averages 24.4°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.8 inches with about 54.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Shakopee?

Shakopee, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55379.

What is the population of Shakopee?

The population of Shakopee, Minnesota is 44,135 with a median age of 35.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Shakopee?

Key numbers for living in Shakopee: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $348,300, median household income $103,924, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Shakopee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.