New Hope, MN vs Sioux Falls, SD
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.
New Hope
74
#649 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 21.1 min). Sioux Falls leads in cost of living index (92 vs 108). New Hope leads in walk score (42 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Hope, MN | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#649) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 20,705 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $356,089 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $69,244 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+12.7 |
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74 Score
New Hope, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$356,089
Population
20,705
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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75.5 Score
Sioux Falls, SD
Rising star of the Northern Plains
Median Home
$336,110
Population
205,992
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
Midwest
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