Andover, MN vs St. Paul, 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.
Andover
71.9
#941 nationally
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Andover leads in crime level (4.2 vs 16.9). Andover leads in median household income ($123,054 vs $69,919). St. Paul leads in cost of living index (105 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Andover, MN | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#941) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 33,089 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,292 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $123,054 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 12 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Andover has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.9 Score
Andover, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$447,292
Population
33,089
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
12
Midwest
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D
66.9 Score
St. Paul, MN
Growing Minnesota city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$299,582
Population
303,820
Crime
High
Median Income
$69,919
Midwest
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