Austin, TX 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.

Austin

68.3

#1322 nationally

vs

Elk River

72.5

#875 nationally

Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 15). Elk River leads in cost of living index (108 vs 129). Austin leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 28.6 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Austin, TX Elk River, MN
WhereAtHome Score 68.3 (#1322) 72.5 (#875)
Population 967,862 27,342
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $504,148 $402,011
Median Household Income $91,461 $95,597
Average Commute 26.8 min 28.6 min
Walk Score 42 15
Crime Level Moderate 2.5
School Rating 7.2 N/A
Cost of Living Index 129 108
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+39.3 R+34.9
Austin, TX
D+
68.3 Score

Austin, TX

Live music capital meets tech innovation

Median Home

$504,148

Population

967,862

Crime

Moderate

Schools

B

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Elk River, MN
C-
72.5 Score

Elk River, MN

Small Minnesota city with local appeal

Median Home

$402,011

Population

27,342

Crime

Low

Walk Score

15

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