Elk River, MN vs Mansfield, TX
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.
Elk River
72.5
#875 nationally
Mansfield
73.6
#706 nationally
Mansfield leads in walk score (25 vs 15). Mansfield leads in median household income ($112,465 vs $95,597). Elk River leads in cost of living index (108 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk River, MN | Mansfield, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#875) | 73.6 (#706) |
| Population | 27,342 | 78,542 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,011 | $447,157 |
| Median Household Income | $95,597 | $112,465 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.9 | R+5.1 |
C-
72.5 Score
Elk River, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,011
Population
27,342
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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C
73.6 Score
Mansfield, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$447,157
Population
78,542
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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