Aurora, CO vs Elk River, 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.
Aurora
65
#1656 nationally
Elk River
72.5
#875 nationally
Aurora leads in walk score (33 vs 15). Elk River leads in median household income ($95,597 vs $72,342). Aurora leads in average commute (28.1 min vs 28.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Elk River, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 72.5 (#875) |
| Population | 394,934 | 27,342 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $402,011 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $95,597 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 15 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 2.5 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+34.9 |
D
65 Score
Aurora, CO
Denver's diverse neighbor
Median Home
$458,582
Population
394,934
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
West
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72.5 Score
Elk River, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,011
Population
27,342
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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