Minnetonka, MN vs Pico Rivera, CA
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.
Minnetonka
72.3
#909 nationally
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Minnetonka leads in crime level (3.2 vs 12.8). Minnetonka leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 30.8 min). Minnetonka leads in median household income ($114,867 vs $82,539).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Minnetonka, MN | Pico Rivera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#909) | 62.5 (#1852) |
| Population | 52,463 | 59,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $493,096 | $753,964 |
| Median Household Income | $114,867 | $82,539 |
| Average Commute | 20.1 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 59 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Minnetonka is missing data for 1 metric that Pico Rivera has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D-
62.5 Score
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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