Culpeper, VA vs Shakopee, MN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Culpeper
66.7
#1506 nationally
Shakopee
75.7
#430 nationally
Shakopee leads in average commute (23 min vs 34.8 min). Shakopee leads in median household income ($103,924 vs $86,940). Shakopee leads in cost of living index (113 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Culpeper, VA | Shakopee, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1506) | 75.7 (#430) |
| Population | 21,012 | 47,158 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,556 | $409,969 |
| Median Household Income | $86,940 | $103,924 |
| Average Commute | 34.8 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 29 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | R+8.5 |
Data coverage note: Culpeper is missing data for 1 metric that Shakopee has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.7 Score
Culpeper, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,556
Population
21,012
Crime
Low
Median Income
$86,940
Northeast
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C
75.7 Score
Shakopee, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$409,969
Population
47,158
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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