Balch Springs, TX vs Eagan, 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.
Balch Springs
71
#1030 nationally
Eagan
76.8
#310 nationally
Eagan leads in crime level (2.8 vs 11.4). Eagan leads in median household income ($104,101 vs $58,680). Eagan leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 37.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Balch Springs, TX | Eagan, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1030) | 76.8 (#310) |
| Population | 26,711 | 67,396 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,320 | $407,248 |
| Median Household Income | $58,680 | $104,101 |
| Average Commute | 37.2 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+12.9 |
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71 Score
Balch Springs, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,320
Population
26,711
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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76.8 Score
Eagan, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$407,248
Population
67,396
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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