New Brighton, MN vs Shakopee, MN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
Shakopee
75.7
#430 nationally
New Brighton leads in crime level (2.5 vs 3.2). Shakopee leads in median household income ($103,924 vs $84,707). New Brighton leads in walk score (35 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Brighton, MN | Shakopee, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.6 (#440) | 75.7 (#430) |
| Population | 22,228 | 47,158 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $389,217 | $409,969 |
| Median Household Income | $84,707 | $103,924 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+43.3 | R+8.5 |
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75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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75.7 Score
Shakopee, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$409,969
Population
47,158
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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