Forest Lake, MN vs San Angelo, 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.
Forest Lake
71.7
#964 nationally
San Angelo
80.4
#80 nationally
Forest Lake leads in crime level (3.3 vs 6.0). San Angelo leads in walk score (32 vs 18). San Angelo leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 26.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Lake, MN | San Angelo, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#964) | 80.4 (#80) |
| Population | 20,685 | 99,262 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,441 | $214,811 |
| Median Household Income | $91,157 | $65,040 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | R+48.0 |
C-
71.7 Score
Forest Lake, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,441
Population
20,685
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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B-
80.4 Score
San Angelo, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$214,811
Population
99,262
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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