Downey, CA vs Minnetonka, 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.
Downey
61.3
#1911 nationally
Minnetonka
72.3
#909 nationally
Minnetonka leads in crime level (3.2 vs 12.3). Minnetonka leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 31.3 min). Minnetonka leads in median household income ($114,867 vs $84,236).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Downey, CA | Minnetonka, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.3 (#1911) | 72.3 (#909) |
| Population | 108,816 | 52,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $885,146 | $493,096 |
| Median Household Income | $84,236 | $114,867 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.6 |
Data coverage note: Minnetonka is missing data for 1 metric that Downey has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
61.3 Score
Downey, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$885,146
Population
108,816
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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C-
72.3 Score
Minnetonka, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$493,096
Population
52,463
Crime
Low
Median Income
$114,867
Midwest
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