Eagan, MN vs Newton, 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
Newton
69.4
#1220 nationally
Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 2.8). Eagan leads in cost of living index (117 vs 207). Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $104,101).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eagan, MN | Newton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#310) | 69.4 (#1220) |
| Population | 67,396 | 88,415 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $407,248 | $1,540,226 |
| Median Household Income | $104,101 | $176,373 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | D+39.5 |
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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+
69.4 Score
Newton, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,540,226
Population
88,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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