Eagan, MN vs Gaithersburg, MD
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
Gaithersburg
68.7
#1291 nationally
Eagan leads in crime level (2.8 vs 6.9). Eagan leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 30.5 min). Gaithersburg leads in walk score (52 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eagan, MN | Gaithersburg, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#310) | 68.7 (#1291) |
| Population | 67,396 | 69,563 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $407,248 | $522,428 |
| Median Household Income | $104,101 | $104,544 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | D+53.3 |
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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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D+
68.7 Score
Gaithersburg, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$522,428
Population
69,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
52
Northeast
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