Garner, NC vs Minnetonka, 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.
Garner
68.5
#1312 nationally
Minnetonka
72.3
#909 nationally
Minnetonka leads in crime level (3.2 vs 9.8). Minnetonka leads in median household income ($114,867 vs $77,171). Minnetonka leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 27.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garner, NC | Minnetonka, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.5 (#1312) | 72.3 (#909) |
| Population | 35,265 | 52,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $385,396 | $493,096 |
| Median Household Income | $77,171 | $114,867 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+42.6 |
Data coverage note: Minnetonka is missing data for 1 metric that Garner has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.5 Score
Garner, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$385,396
Population
35,265
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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C-
72.3 Score
Minnetonka, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$493,096
Population
52,463
Crime
Low
Median Income
$114,867
Midwest
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