Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Shakopee, MN
$417,450Median listing price
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About Shakopee
Shakopee (~43,700 in 2020; estimated ~49,400 in 2025) is the Scott County seat and the southwest metro's entertainment capital (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). Named for Chief Shakopee II of the Mdewakanton Dakota; incorporated 1857.
Home prices in Shakopee
The median listing price in Shakopee is $417,450.
Top places in Shakopee
- Valleyfair amusement park (per Wikipedia).
- Canterbury Park racetrack and card club (per Wikipedia).
- Minnesota Renaissance Festival (per Wikipedia).
- The Landing
- Downtown Shakopee
- Veterans Memorial Park
- Mystic Lake Amphitheater
Commuting from Shakopee
- **MVTA** commuter/express buses to downtown Minneapolis (per MVTA service area; routes to be re-verified).
- Highway access: **US-169, County Highway 101**; MN-13 connects to the rest of the region (per Wikipedia).
- Approximate drive times (approximate; longer at peak): **~25–32 minutes to downtown Minneapolis**; **~32–40 minutes to downtown St. Paul**.
Shakopee FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Shakopee, MN?
The median listing price in Shakopee is $417,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Shakopee, MN?
**MVTA** commuter/express buses to downtown Minneapolis (per MVTA service area; routes to be re-verified).
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.