Lakeville, MN vs Worcester, MA
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.
Lakeville
73.5
#723 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 14). Lakeville leads in median household income ($129,069 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakeville, MN | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#723) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 76,243 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $491,340 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $129,069 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | D+10.0 |
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73.5 Score
Lakeville, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$491,340
Population
76,243
Crime
Low
Walk Score
14
Midwest
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D
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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