Eagan, MN vs Schenectady, NY
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
Schenectady
69.2
#1244 nationally
Eagan leads in crime level (2.8 vs 17.7). Eagan leads in median household income ($104,101 vs $54,650). Schenectady leads in walk score (62 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eagan, MN | Schenectady, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#310) | 69.2 (#1244) |
| Population | 67,396 | 68,544 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $407,248 | $336,283 |
| Median Household Income | $104,101 | $54,650 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 17.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | D+10.8 |
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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+
69.2 Score
Schenectady, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$336,283
Population
68,544
Crime
High
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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