Lenexa, KS vs St. Paul, 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
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Lenexa leads in crime level (5.0 vs 16.9). Lenexa leads in median household income ($101,074 vs $69,919). Lenexa leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 23.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lenexa, KS | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#829) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 58,536 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,239 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $101,074 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.5 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul 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
66.9 Score
St. Paul, MN
Growing Minnesota city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$299,582
Population
303,820
Crime
High
Median Income
$69,919
Midwest
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