Question 1

Is Saint Paul, MN or Shakopee, MN cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Shakopee, MN is cheaper. The median home price in Saint Paul, MN is approximately $444,800 and in Shakopee, MN it is approximately $353,500 — a difference of $91,300.

Question 2

Is Saint Paul, MN or Shakopee, MN safer?

Accepted Answer

Shakopee, MN scores higher on safety. Saint Paul, MN has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Shakopee, MN has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Saint Paul, MN or Shakopee, MN more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Saint Paul, MN is more walkable. Saint Paul, MN has a Walk Score of 42/100 and Shakopee, MN has a Walk Score of 11/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Saint Paul, MN or Shakopee, MN?

Accepted Answer

Saint Paul, MN has higher-rated schools. Saint Paul, MN has a school rating of 6.1/10 and Shakopee, MN has a rating of N/A.

Question 5

Should I live in Saint Paul, MN or Shakopee, MN?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Saint Paul, MN	Shakopee, MN
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$445K	$354K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$112K ✓ Higher income	$103K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	42/100 ✓ More walkable	11/100
Transit Score	20/100 ✓ Better transit	10/100
Bike Score	25/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	15 min ✓ Shorter commute	36 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	B ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.1/10 ✓ Better schools	N/A
Best for	young professionalscommutersfirst‑time homebuyers	FamiliesCommutersRemoteWorkers

Saint Paul, MN vs Shakopee, MN

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