Chaska, MN vs The Colony, TX
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.
Chaska
72
#932 nationally
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
Chaska leads in crime level (2.3 vs 5.2). The Colony leads in walk score (28 vs 22). Chaska leads in average commute (24.4 min vs 27.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chaska, MN | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#932) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 29,034 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $489,346 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $99,988 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.4 | R+13.2 |
C-
72 Score
Chaska, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$489,346
Population
29,034
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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C
73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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