Eagan, MN vs Gloucester, MA
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
Gloucester
64.2
#1710 nationally
Eagan leads in crime level (2.8 vs 7.6). Eagan leads in median household income ($104,101 vs $84,465). Eagan leads in cost of living index (117 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eagan, MN | Gloucester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#310) | 64.2 (#1710) |
| Population | 67,396 | 29,959 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $407,248 | $784,115 |
| Median Household Income | $104,101 | $84,465 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | D+20.3 |
C
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
64.2 Score
Gloucester, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,115
Population
29,959
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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