Edina, 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.
Edina
73.1
#783 nationally
Gaithersburg
68.7
#1291 nationally
Edina leads in crime level (2.0 vs 6.9). Edina leads in average commute (21 min vs 30.5 min). Gaithersburg leads in walk score (52 vs 37).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edina, MN | Gaithersburg, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#783) | 68.7 (#1291) |
| Population | 53,348 | 69,563 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $631,926 | $522,428 |
| Median Household Income | $125,506 | $104,544 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+53.3 |
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73.1 Score
Edina, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$631,926
Population
53,348
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
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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