College Station, TX vs St. Paul, 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.
College Station
72.7
#841 nationally
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
College Station leads in crime level (4.7 vs 16.9). College Station leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 23.1 min). St. Paul leads in median household income ($69,919 vs $52,397).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | College Station, TX | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#841) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 125,192 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $349,346 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $52,397 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that College Station has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.7 Score
College Station, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$349,346
Population
125,192
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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D
66.9 Score
St. Paul, MN
Growing Minnesota city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$299,582
Population
303,820
Crime
High
Median Income
$69,919
Midwest
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