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Shakopee, MN

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Shakopee, MN

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 57
Population45,002
Foreign Born6.2%
Population Density1,525people per mi²
Median Age35.5 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

128/100

28% above national average

B+

The Real Cost of Living in Shakopee, Minnesota

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $24k$45k
Comfortable $70k$103k
Luxury $160k+$248k+
Elite (Top 5%) $188k+$292k+
Affordability Ratio

108%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean88%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
37
Positive
15
Poor
3
Negative
6

Groceries

10 within 10 miles

0.2mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.1mi

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

12.2mi

Airport

MSP — MSP Aircraft Viewing Area

15.8mi

Post Office

USPS — Shakopee, MN

0.2mi

Critical Amenities

Golf8Nearest 1.9 mi
Camping20Nearest 1.4 mi
Marina20Nearest 4.1 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink2Nearest 5.6 mi
Gun Range9Nearest 0.3 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B-
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$111k+6.8%
48% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$960k
46% above US avg
College Educated
39.9%
14% above US avg
WFH
16.9%
18% above US avg
Homeownership
76.8%
17% above US avg
Median Home
$361k
28% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 89% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
13.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−33.6%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−24.0%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.02 / 1k Residents94% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.55 / 1k Residents63% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−43.2%
Burglary
0.51 / 1k Residents68% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
11.20 / 1k Residents3% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.38 / 1k Residents77% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+3Tilts Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Shakopee, Minnesota
Dem Rep
40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
D-
Poor12.1% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
C+
FairFPC Grade C+
Homeschooling
D-
PoorHigh regulation

Energy independence: Importer (20% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season178 days210 frost-free
Annual Rainfall35.3"
Elevation758 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D
Poor18 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,525/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair18 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D-
PoorInland Flooding, Strong Wind, Tornado, Cold Wave, Heat Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 257 mi · coast 994 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$66.5M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityMinneapolis430k people are 18 mi away
Nearest Major AirportMSP16 mi away
Distance to State Capital24 miSaint Paul, MN
Nearest Prison0.7 mi3 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-20T16:24:45.000Z

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