Barberton, OH vs Bloomington, 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.
Barberton
80.6
#68 nationally
Bloomington
72.4
#888 nationally
Bloomington leads in median household income ($87,381 vs $49,289). Barberton leads in walk score (42 vs 29). Barberton leads in cost of living index (83 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Barberton, OH | Bloomington, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.6 (#68) | 72.4 (#888) |
| Population | 24,563 | 87,398 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $158,581 | $369,004 |
| Median Household Income | $49,289 | $87,381 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.0 | D+42.6 |
B-
80.6 Score
Barberton, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$158,581
Population
24,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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C-
72.4 Score
Bloomington, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$369,004
Population
87,398
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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