Cost of Living in Shakopee, MN

Population 45,002 · Minnesota · Data vintage 2023

117
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Shakopee cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $361,000, rents near $1,495 a month.

Located 15 miles southwest of Minneapolis, Shakopee falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Minneapolis' $346,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 118
Rent 114

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Shakopee

The median home value in Shakopee is $361,400 — 18% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,495/month, 14% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $110,989/year is 49% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Minnesota's top state income tax rate is 9.8% and the combined sales tax is 7.4%. Overall, Shakopee has a cost of living index of 117 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 17% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$361,400
18% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$398,154
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,495/mo
14% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,693/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.1x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$702
1 BR
$784
2 BR
$937
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,537
Owner-occupied 76.8%
Renter-occupied 23.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,495
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,109/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
24.0 min
11% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.5%
Carpooled
8.8%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
0.7%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
16.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 9.8%
Total Sales Tax 7.4%
State rate 6.9%
Avg local rate 0.6%
Property Tax 1.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$110,989
49% above avg
Per Capita Income
$47,238
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
26% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Labor Force Participation
76.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.9%
Graduate degree 11.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.5
Male median age 35.2
Female median age 35.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate
47.4%
Good air days/yr
179
Max AQI recorded
219
PM2.5 days
146
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

85%
4-Year Graduation Rate
16.4:1
Student-teacher ratio
11
Public schools
8,203
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Shakopee, MN?

Shakopee has a cost index of 117 (100 = national average). It is 17% above the national average.

What is average rent in Shakopee, MN?

The median gross rent in Shakopee is $1,495 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Shakopee?

The median home value in Shakopee is $361,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Shakopee?

The median household income in Shakopee is $110,989 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Shakopee, MN?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Shakopee is 7.4%. The Minnesota state income tax top rate is 9.8%.

Is Shakopee, MN affordable?

Shakopee is above average in cost of living, with an index of 117 — about 17% higher than the national average.

Shakopee at a Glance

Population
45,002
Median Income
$110,989
Home Value
$361,400
Median Rent
$1,495/mo
Unemployment
3.6%
Sales Tax
7.4%
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