Denton, TX 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.
Denton
72.8
#822 nationally
Elk River
72.5
#875 nationally
Denton leads in walk score (34 vs 15). Elk River leads in crime level (2.5 vs 5.6). Elk River leads in median household income ($95,597 vs $71,921).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | Elk River, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#822) | 72.5 (#875) |
| Population | 158,349 | 27,342 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $402,011 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $95,597 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | R+34.9 |
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72.8 Score
Denton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$350,224
Population
158,349
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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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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