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Shakopee, MN Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Jayden

Things that make Shakopee unique

Curious what people think. Born and raised here. Rent is about $1,495/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Is this normal for Shakopee?

4 replies 21 upvotes best-worst
Kennedy Watson

Is it worth buying in Shakopee?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Shakopee sits at 193.4 per 100K. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Let ...

11 replies 6 upvotes housing
Eli Moore

Raising a family in Shakopee -thoughts?

Hey, The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $110,989 in Shakopee. Median household income is $110,989, which feels pretty solid for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-depend...

9 replies 6 upvotes living
Elizabeth Thomas

Raising a family in Shakopee -thoughts?

I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $110,989 in Shakopee. You can expect to pay around $1,495 for rent here. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Shakopee sits at 193.4 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not...

1 replies 22 upvotes living
Sadie R.

Should I move to Shakopee or stay in Baltimore?

Been meaning to ask this. We're a young couple and Median household income is $110,989, which feels pretty solid for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most fa...

2 replies 22 upvotes moving
Easton

Co-working spaces in Shakopee?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,495 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I wrong here? It's a very car-...

1 replies 17 upvotes jobs
Henry J.

Healthcare options in Shakopee?

Been living here since 2016. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 45,002, Shakopee is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. TIA! Traffic can ...

24 replies 22 upvotes qa
Parker Long

What surprised you most about Shakopee?

Hey folks, It's a a smaller city city with about 45,002 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I wrong here? Looking forward to hearing from you all. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some gettin...

5 replies 1 upvotes best-worst
Jameson Richardson

Shakopee is underrated, change my mind

So, I've been here for 19 years and The median home value here is around $361,400, which seems about average. With a population of 45,002, Shakopee is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 45,002 people. Household incomes average around $110,989 in Shakopee. There's a growing tech sc...

5 replies 30 upvotes living
Oliver Richardson

Pros and cons of Shakopee after 5 years

Hello, I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $361,400 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Would love some local perspective. Public transit needs a...

1 replies 27 upvotes living
Elizabeth Thomas

Working remotely from Shakopee

Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $361,400 on average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's not perfect, but the community is s...

27 replies 0 upvotes jobs
Kennedy Watson

Moving to Shakopee for work -advice?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $1,495/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $110,989 in Shakopee. With a population of 45,002, Shakopee is a smaller city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Hones...

1 replies 7 upvotes moving
Easton

Anyone regret moving to Shakopee?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We're a young couple and With a population of 45,002, Shakopee is a smaller city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development.

0 replies 10 upvotes moving
Jayden

Working in Shakopee -salaries realistic?

Hey everyone, I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $361,400 on average. Rent is about $1,495/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exc...

3 replies 0 upvotes jobs
David Gonzalez

How are the schools in Shakopee?

Longtime lurker here, My partner and I are Household incomes average around $110,989 in Shakopee. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarco...

1 replies 27 upvotes qa
Elizabeth Thomas

Anyone work in healthcare in Shakopee?

OK so I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a smaller city city with about 45,002 people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thanks for reading. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new...

1 replies 22 upvotes jobs
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