Coon Rapids, MN vs Newton, MA
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
Newton
69.4
#1220 nationally
Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 5.8). Newton leads in walk score (57 vs 25). Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $85,445).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Coon Rapids, MN | Newton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.4 (#593) | 69.4 (#1220) |
| Population | 63,377 | 88,415 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,555 | $1,540,226 |
| Median Household Income | $85,445 | $176,373 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+39.5 |
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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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D+
69.4 Score
Newton, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,540,226
Population
88,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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