Lenexa, KS vs Otsego, 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.
Lenexa
72.8
#829 nationally
Otsego
69.5
#1199 nationally
Lenexa leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 34 min). Otsego leads in median household income ($122,420 vs $101,074). Lenexa leads in cost of living index (111 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lenexa, KS | Otsego, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#829) | 69.5 (#1199) |
| Population | 58,536 | 23,241 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,239 | $429,771 |
| Median Household Income | $101,074 | $122,420 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 34 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.5 | R+29.4 |
Data coverage note: Otsego is missing data for 1 metric that Lenexa has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.8 Score
Lenexa, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$485,239
Population
58,536
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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D+
69.5 Score
Otsego, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$429,771
Population
23,241
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$122,420
Midwest
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