Asheville, NC vs Bloomington, 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.
Asheville
67.9
#1366 nationally
Bloomington
72.4
#888 nationally
Bloomington leads in median household income ($87,381 vs $51,752). Asheville leads in walk score (44 vs 29). Asheville leads in cost of living index (107 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Asheville, NC | Bloomington, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1366) | 72.4 (#888) |
| Population | 95,670 | 87,398 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,266 | $369,004 |
| Median Household Income | $51,752 | $87,381 |
| Average Commute | 20.6 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 29 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 8.5 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.8 | D+42.6 |
D+
67.9 Score
Asheville, NC
Mountain haven for creatives and foodies
Median Home
$458,266
Population
95,670
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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C-
72.4 Score
Bloomington, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$369,004
Population
87,398
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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