Coon Rapids, MN vs Mason City, IA
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.
Coon Rapids
74.4
#593 nationally
Mason City
84.3
#7 nationally
Mason City leads in average commute (14.6 min vs 24 min). Mason City leads in walk score (37 vs 25). Coon Rapids leads in median household income ($85,445 vs $60,786).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Coon Rapids, MN | Mason City, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.4 (#593) | 84.3 (#7) |
| Population | 63,377 | 26,906 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,555 | $160,581 |
| Median Household Income | $85,445 | $60,786 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 14.6 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+11.7 |
C
74.4 Score
Coon Rapids, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$335,555
Population
63,377
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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B
84.3 Score
Mason City, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$160,581
Population
26,906
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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