Eagan, MN vs Fairfax, VA
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.
Eagan
76.8
#310 nationally
Fairfax
70.4
#1102 nationally
Eagan leads in cost of living index (117 vs 160). Fairfax leads in walk score (54 vs 41). Fairfax leads in median household income ($128,708 vs $104,101).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eagan, MN | Fairfax, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#310) | 70.4 (#1102) |
| Population | 67,396 | 25,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $407,248 | $787,568 |
| Median Household Income | $104,101 | $128,708 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 160 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | D+35.0 |
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76.8 Score
Eagan, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$407,248
Population
67,396
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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70.4 Score
Fairfax, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$787,568
Population
25,144
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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