Minot, ND vs Universal City, TX
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.
Minot
76.6
#334 nationally
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Minot leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 28.2 min). Universal City leads in crime level (7.1 vs 8.7). Minot leads in median household income ($75,545 vs $71,287).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Minot, ND | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.6 (#334) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 47,373 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $282,641 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $75,545 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.4 | D+9.8 |
C
76.6 Score
Minot, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,641
Population
47,373
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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C
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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