Austin, TX vs Coon Rapids, 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.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Coon Rapids
74.4
#593 nationally
Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 25). Coon Rapids leads in cost of living index (106 vs 129). Coon Rapids leads in average commute (24 min vs 26.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Coon Rapids, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 74.4 (#593) |
| Population | 967,862 | 63,377 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $335,555 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $85,445 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 25 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.8 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+4.4 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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C
74.4 Score
Coon Rapids, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$335,555
Population
63,377
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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