Athens, AL vs Rosemount, 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.
Athens
70
#1140 nationally
Rosemount
74.7
#569 nationally
Rosemount leads in crime level (1.6 vs 6.7). Rosemount leads in median household income ($127,252 vs $57,444). Athens leads in cost of living index (93 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, AL | Rosemount, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1140) | 74.7 (#569) |
| Population | 30,904 | 27,590 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,050 | $438,376 |
| Median Household Income | $57,444 | $127,252 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | D+12.9 |
C-
70 Score
Athens, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,050
Population
30,904
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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C
74.7 Score
Rosemount, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$438,376
Population
27,590
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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