Dublin, 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.
Dublin
74.2
#616 nationally
Elk River
72.5
#875 nationally
Dublin leads in median household income ($158,363 vs $95,597). Elk River leads in crime level (2.5 vs 3.0). Dublin leads in average commute (24.4 min vs 28.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dublin, OH | Elk River, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#616) | 72.5 (#875) |
| Population | 48,923 | 27,342 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $569,121 | $402,011 |
| Median Household Income | $158,363 | $95,597 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.4 | R+34.9 |
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74.2 Score
Dublin, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$569,121
Population
48,923
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
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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