Living in Shakopee
Shakopee is a large place in Minnesota, United States, home to 39,981 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 2%, #169 of 12,111), young families (top 2%, #193 of 11,898), single parents (top 3%, #133 of 6,237).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Shakopee
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- It is part of Greater Minneapolis, 30 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 47 min and sets around 23:36; in late June it sets around 4:04.
How Shakopee ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 71 | #193 of 11,898 | #32 of 211 | Map |
| Low-income household | 63 | #327 of 9,771 | #13 of 207 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #205 of 8,006 | #8 of 151 | Map |
| Single parent | 73 | #133 of 6,237 | #8 of 116 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #3,434 of 9,474 | #58 of 173 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #1,200 of 9,474 | #46 of 173 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #2,110 of 10,762 | #53 of 233 | Map |
| Single professional | 63 | #1,255 of 4,537 | #43 of 79 | Map |
| Young professional | 62 | #1,618 of 4,444 | #47 of 77 | Map |
| DINKS | 67 | #1,265 of 3,053 | #44 of 56 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #509 of 7,271 | #29 of 146 | Map |
| Commuter | 69 | #2,049 of 6,227 | #58 of 99 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 67 | #231 of 8,006 | #13 of 151 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 63 | #267 of 12,111 | #12 of 263 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 56 | #1,829 of 4,114 | #43 of 69 | Map |
| Expat professional | 75 | #700 of 7,271 | #41 of 146 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 74 | #1,005 of 9,474 | #39 of 173 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 63 | #2,269 of 18,063 | #257 of 398 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 19 | #8,929 of 16,523 | #116 of 368 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 57 | #4,092 of 18,063 | #279 of 398 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 73 | #1,276 of 16,523 | #60 of 368 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 77 | #845 of 21,167 | #44 of 512 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 76 | #169 of 12,111 | #29 of 263 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 76 | #812 of 12,111 | #56 of 263 | Map |
| Digital native | 51 | #2,128 of 4,750 | #56 of 82 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Chaska 6 km
- Chanhassen 7 km
- Eden Prairie 8 km
- Shorewood (Minnesota) 12 km
- Prior Lake 13 km
- Victoria (Minnesota) 13 km
- Minnetonka 13 km
- Hopkins (Minnesota) 15 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.