Shakopee, MN vs Watauga, TX
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.
Shakopee
75.7
#430 nationally
Watauga
80.2
#92 nationally
Watauga leads in walk score (40 vs 29). Shakopee leads in average commute (23 min vs 28.7 min). Shakopee leads in median household income ($103,924 vs $88,775).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Shakopee, MN | Watauga, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#430) | 80.2 (#92) |
| Population | 47,158 | 22,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $409,969 | $276,575 |
| Median Household Income | $103,924 | $88,775 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.5 | R+5.1 |
C
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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80.2 Score
Watauga, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,575
Population
22,934
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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