Farmington, MN vs Normal, IL
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.
Farmington
75
#512 nationally
Normal
76.8
#316 nationally
Farmington leads in crime level (2.2 vs 9.0). Normal leads in walk score (40 vs 20). Farmington leads in median household income ($114,737 vs $63,965).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Farmington, MN | Normal, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#512) | 76.8 (#316) |
| Population | 23,909 | 52,618 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,299 | $269,069 |
| Median Household Income | $114,737 | $63,965 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 17.2 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | D+4.9 |
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75 Score
Farmington, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$405,299
Population
23,909
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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76.8 Score
Normal, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$269,069
Population
52,618
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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