Question 1

Is Shakopee, MN or St. Paul, MN cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

St. Paul, MN is cheaper. The median home price in Shakopee, MN is approximately $353,500 and in St. Paul, MN it is approximately $244,900 — a difference of $108,600.

Question 2

Is Shakopee, MN or St. Paul, MN safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Is Shakopee, MN or St. Paul, MN more walkable?

Accepted Answer

St. Paul, MN is more walkable. Shakopee, MN has a Walk Score of 11/100 and St. Paul, MN has a Walk Score of 65/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Shakopee, MN or St. Paul, MN?

Accepted Answer

St. Paul, MN has higher-rated schools. Shakopee, MN has a school rating of N/A and St. Paul, MN has a rating of 6/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Shakopee, MN or St. Paul, MN?

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Shakopee, MN	St. Paul, MN
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$354K	$245K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$103K ✓ Higher income	$76K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	11/100	65/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	10/100	82/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	44/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	36 min	18 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	B ✓ Safer	D+
Violent Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	N/A	6/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	FamiliesCommutersRemoteWorkers	Young professionalsCommutersNightlife lovers

Shakopee, MN vs St. Paul, MN

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