Fate, TX vs Prior Lake, MN
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.
Fate
73.8
#671 nationally
Prior Lake
72.4
#898 nationally
Fate leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.9). Prior Lake leads in average commute (25.2 min vs 35 min). Prior Lake leads in median household income ($129,539 vs $121,935).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fate, TX | Prior Lake, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#671) | 72.4 (#898) |
| Population | 24,626 | 28,027 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,854 | $534,270 |
| Median Household Income | $121,935 | $129,539 |
| Average Commute | 35 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 14 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.9 | R+8.5 |
Data coverage note: Fate is missing data for 1 metric that Prior Lake has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.8 Score
Fate, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,854
Population
24,626
Crime
Low
Median Income
$121,935
Southwest
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72.4 Score
Prior Lake, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$534,270
Population
28,027
Crime
Low
Walk Score
14
Midwest
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