Shakopee, MN vs St. Paul, 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.
Shakopee
75.7
#430 nationally
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Shakopee leads in crime level (3.2 vs 16.9). Shakopee leads in median household income ($103,924 vs $69,919). St. Paul leads in cost of living index (105 vs 113).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Shakopee, MN | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#430) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 47,158 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $409,969 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $103,924 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.5 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Shakopee has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
66.9 Score
St. Paul, MN
Growing Minnesota city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$299,582
Population
303,820
Crime
High
Median Income
$69,919
Midwest
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