Delaware, OH 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.
Delaware
71.1
#1020 nationally
Elk River
72.5
#875 nationally
Delaware leads in walk score (29 vs 15). Elk River leads in crime level (2.5 vs 4.0). Elk River leads in median household income ($95,597 vs $86,387).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delaware, OH | Elk River, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1020) | 72.5 (#875) |
| Population | 45,158 | 27,342 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $416,378 | $402,011 |
| Median Household Income | $86,387 | $95,597 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.6 | R+34.9 |
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71.1 Score
Delaware, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$416,378
Population
45,158
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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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
Midwest
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