Elk River, MN vs Melissa, 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
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Melissa leads in crime level (1.0 vs 2.5). Melissa leads in median household income ($138,465 vs $95,597). Elk River leads in cost of living index (108 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk River, MN | Melissa, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#875) | 74.8 (#551) |
| Population | 27,342 | 23,571 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,011 | $430,394 |
| Median Household Income | $95,597 | $138,465 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.9 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that Elk River has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
View Elk River, MN →
C
74.8 Score
Melissa, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$430,394
Population
23,571
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$138,465
Southwest
View Melissa, TX →