Elk River, MN vs O'Fallon, MO
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
O'Fallon
75.6
#441 nationally
O'Fallon leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.5). O'Fallon leads in walk score (22 vs 15). O'Fallon leads in median household income ($104,863 vs $95,597).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk River, MN | O'Fallon, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#875) | 75.6 (#441) |
| Population | 27,342 | 94,074 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,011 | $381,302 |
| Median Household Income | $95,597 | $104,863 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.9 | R+17.0 |
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
75.6 Score
O'Fallon, MO
Missouri community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$381,302
Population
94,074
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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