Apple Valley, MN vs Long Beach, CA
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.
Apple Valley
72.8
#818 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 21). Apple Valley leads in median household income ($97,588 vs $69,471). Apple Valley leads in cost of living index (113 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apple Valley, MN | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#818) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 55,336 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $381,926 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $97,588 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.8 Score
Apple Valley, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$381,926
Population
55,336
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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