Austin, TX vs New Hope, 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
New Hope
74
#649 nationally
Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $69,244). New Hope leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 26.8 min). New Hope leads in cost of living index (108 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | New Hope, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 74 (#649) |
| Population | 967,862 | 20,705 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $356,089 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $69,244 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.7 |
| 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 | D+42.6 |
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 Score
New Hope, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$356,089
Population
20,705
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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