Central, LA 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.

Elk River

72.5

#875 nationally

Elk River leads in crime level (2.5 vs 7.1). Elk River leads in walk score (15 vs 7). Elk River leads in median household income ($95,597 vs $82,714).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Central, LA Elk River, MN
Population 29,781 27,342
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $0 $402,011
Median Household Income $82,714 $95,597
Average Commute 30.8 min 28.6 min
Walk Score 7 15
Crime Level 7.1 2.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 107 108
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+11.1 R+34.9
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Score

Central, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Population

29,781

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

7

Median Income

$82,714

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Elk River, MN
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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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