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Shakopee, Minnesota

Shakopee Real Estate

Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in Shakopee, Scott County, from Huerkamp Home Group.

Updated October 7, 2026 · By Jason Huerkamp, REALTOR®

Key takeaways

What should you know about Shakopee at a glance?

Shakopee is a west metro city in Scott County, home to 48,401 people. Here's what the public numbers say.

  • Population: 48,401 (Census 2024 estimate; +10.7% since 2020)
  • Median home value: $374,800, 11% lower than the Scott County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
  • Median household income: $107,223, 10% lower than Scott County
  • Homeownership: 74.8% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
  • Getting around: about 33 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 28 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
  • Schools: Shakopee Public School District covers about 86% of the city

Sources: US Census Bureau 2024 population estimates and 2020–2024 American Community Survey; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.

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Where can I find Shakopee homes for sale?

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Housing market · September 2026

Shakopee home prices and sales

Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Shakopee was $428,450, up 7.9% from the year before, with 698 homes sold.

  • Median sale price$428,450+7.9% vs. prior 12 months
  • Homes sold698past 12 months
  • Days on market49past 12 months
  • Months of supply3.7end of September 2026

NorthstarMLS data via the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, current as of October 7, 2026. Full Shakopee market report

Living in

What's it like living in Shakopee, MN?

The answer

Shakopee is a west metro city, and it's about 33 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 40 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 80.4% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1999, and 74.8% of households own their home.

Downtown Minneapolis33min
Downtown Saint Paul40min
MSP Airport28min
Mall of America25min
University of Minnesota36min
Shakopee48,401 residents · Scott County

Demographics · Shakopee, MN

Who lives in Shakopee?

According to the Census Bureau, Shakopee's median household income is $107,223, 10% lower than the Scott County median (Scott County: $119,314). The median age is 36.6, 74.8% of households own their home and 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population48,40116,655 households
Median household income$107,223Scott Co. $119,314 · MN $89,062
Median home value$374,800Scott Co. $419,400 · MN $329,300
Median gross rent$1,531Scott Co. $1,568 · MN $1,280
Homeowners74.8%Scott Co. 83.8% · MN 72.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher40.4%Scott Co. 44.1% · MN 39.4%
Median age36.6Scott Co. 37.8 · MN 38.8
Single-family homes80.4%Median year built: 1999

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; population from 2024 estimates. Home values are owner estimates; values shown with “+” are the Census reporting cap.

Population trend

How fast is Shakopee growing?

Shakopee's population grew 10.7% between 2020 and 2024, from 43,710 to 48,401 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.

Shakopee population, 2020–2024
42.5k45k47.5k50k2020202120222023202444,073202044,073202144,723202245,678202347,21148,401202448,401

US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.

Show as a table
YearResidents
202044,073
202144,723
202245,678
202347,211
202448,401

School planning

Which schools serve a Shakopee address?

  • Shakopee Public School Districtabout 86% of the city
  • Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School Districtabout 14% of the city

Ask the district for the school assignment of the exact address for the year you'll enroll, since boundaries can change. Being near a school doesn't guarantee a spot, and charter and private schools set their own rules.

Minnesota Report Card (Department of Education)

District coverage: US Census Bureau 2024 school district boundaries.

Crime data

How can you check reported crime near a home?

Ask the police department that serves the address for its current reports, and compare places only across the same time period and offense definitions. Missing data doesn't mean zero crime, and a citywide number doesn't describe a particular street.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

By ZIP code

What does Shakopee look like by ZIP code?

ZIP 55379 covers most of Shakopee.

ZIPShare of cityMedian home valueMedian household incomeHomeownersListings
5537999%$379,700$106,31274.7%Homes for sale

ZIP code areas (ZCTAs) covering at least 5% of the city; values for the whole ZIP area, Census ACS 2020–2024.

Outdoor living

What lakes and water are in Shakopee?

Shakopee has about 1.3 square miles of water inside city limits. 5 lakes of 10 acres or more touch Shakopee; each has its own page with the lakefront homes for sale on it.

Lakefront homes on O Dowd Lake

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Commute & transportation

How easy is getting around Shakopee?

Shakopee residents' average one-way commute is 22.4 minutes (Census ACS). 71% drive alone, 0.3% take public transit and 18.3% work from home.

Average commute22.4 minMN average 22.7 min
Drive alone71%of workers
Public transit0.3%of workers
Work from home18.3%of workers

Drive times from Shakopee

Drive times: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data from the city's Census center point, light traffic. Rush hour takes longer.

Economy & jobs

Where do Shakopee residents work?

The largest share of employed Shakopee residents work in education, health care and social assistance (19%), followed by manufacturing (16.3%). The unemployment rate averaged 3.7% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).

Census ACS 2020–2024, industry of employed residents 16 and older (C24050) and employment status (B23025).

Industries Shakopee residents work in
  1. Education, health care and social assistance19%
  2. Manufacturing16.3%
  3. Retail trade14.2%
  4. Professional, scientific and management services11.6%
  5. Finance, insurance and real estate10%
  6. Arts, entertainment, recreation, lodging and food8.1%

City comparison

How does Shakopee compare to Prior Lake, Savage and Eden Prairie?

The three communities with the shortest drive from Shakopee, side by side.

MetricShakopeePrior LakeSavageEden Prairie
Population (2024)48,40128,01832,89662,905
Change since 2020+10.7%+1.5%+1.4%-2%
Median home value$375K$451K$432K$474K
Median household income$107K$134K$126K$130K
Median gross rent$1,531$1,654$1,766$1,833
Homeowners74.8%86.2%85.8%76.1%
Median age36.639.637.541.3
Average commute22.4 min24.7 min25.1 min21.4 min
Drive to downtown Minneapolis33 min36 min30 min26 min

Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.

Cost of ownership

What will a Shakopee home cost you each month?

Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at Shakopee's Census median home value; the interest rate, property tax and insurance are yours to fill in from a lender quote, the county's tax statement and an insurance quote. This is an illustration, not a loan estimate.

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Selling in Shakopee

What's required to sell a home in Shakopee?

We haven't confirmed a city pre-sale inspection for Shakopee; check with the city before you list. Every Minnesota sale still includes the state disclosures: property condition, wells, septic systems, radon, lead paint for older homes and more.

Selling in Minnesota: every city's rules and the state disclosures · Estimate your net proceeds

Is Shakopee right for you?

Who should buy a home in Shakopee?

  • Compare homes, not averages. Choose the space, layout and condition you need, and confirm it with an inspection.
  • Try the drive. Test your commute at the times you'd actually travel.
  • Check the schools for the address. Shakopee Public School District covers most of the city, but not all of it.
  • Budget the whole payment. Include taxes, insurance, association dues and upkeep.

Planning a move

What should I verify before moving to Shakopee?

  • The property's current tax statement and homestead status from Scott County.
  • Lender, insurance and utility quotes for the exact address, plus any association documents and special assessments.
  • The seller's disclosures, including Minnesota's required radon and well disclosures.
  • Whether the city requires a point-of-sale inspection or certificate (Minneapolis and Saint Paul, for example, require Truth-in-Sale-of-Housing reports).
  • The school assignment for your enrollment year, confirmed with the district.

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This weekend's open houses

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Shakopee FAQ

What do Shakopee buyers most often ask?

What is the median home value in Shakopee?

The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Shakopee at $374,800, 11% lower than the Scott County median (Scott County: $419,400). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Shakopee homes for sale in our home search.

How many people live in Shakopee, MN?

About 48,401 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city grew by 10.7% between 2020 and 2024.

Which school district serves Shakopee?

Shakopee Public School District (about 86% of the city) and Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District (about 14% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.

How far is Shakopee from downtown Minneapolis?

About 33 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 40 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 22.4 minutes (Census ACS).

Is Shakopee a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Shakopee has a median household income of $107,223, 74.8% homeownership and a 22.4-minute average commute. Visit at the times you'd normally drive, check the school assignment for the address, and compare total ownership costs before you decide.

What does it cost to rent in Shakopee?

The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,531 a month, compared with $1,568 in Scott County (Census ACS 2020–2024).

What ZIP codes are in Shakopee?

55379 covers most of the city. ZIP code areas and city limits don't match exactly, so check the city on the property record.

What lakes are in Shakopee?

The largest named lakes inside the city are Blue Lake (about 252 acres), O Dowd Lake (about 234 acres), Deans Lake (about 167 acres) and Rice Lake (about 14 acres), based on Census water maps.

How long does it take to close on a home in Shakopee?

Most financed purchases close about 30 to 45 days after an accepted offer, and cash purchases can close sooner. Your lender, the appraisal and the title company set the actual timeline.

Does Shakopee require an inspection to sell a home?

We haven't confirmed a city inspection requirement for Shakopee. Every Minnesota seller still owes the state disclosures (property condition, wells, septic, radon and more), and some counties require a septic inspection. Check with the city before you list.

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