New Hope, MN vs Springfield, 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
Springfield
69.4
#1222 nationally
New Hope leads in crime level (4.7 vs 24.4). New Hope leads in median household income ($69,244 vs $47,677). Springfield leads in walk score (58 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Hope, MN | Springfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#649) | 69.4 (#1222) |
| Population | 20,705 | 153,672 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $356,089 | $307,092 |
| Median Household Income | $69,244 | $47,677 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 24.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+8.9 |
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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+
69.4 Score
Springfield, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$307,092
Population
153,672
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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