New Hope, MN vs Worcester, 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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 42). New Hope leads in median household income ($69,244 vs $52,891). New Hope leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 26.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Hope, MN | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#649) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 20,705 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $356,089 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $69,244 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+10.0 |
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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
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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