New Hope, MN vs Somerville, MA
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
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 42). Somerville leads in median household income ($120,778 vs $69,244). New Hope leads in cost of living index (108 vs 185).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Hope, MN | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#649) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 20,705 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $356,089 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $69,244 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+39.5 |
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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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D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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