Apple Valley, MN vs Columbus, IN
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.
Apple Valley
72.8
#818 nationally
Columbus
81.7
#37 nationally
Columbus leads in crime level (0.4 vs 5.9). Columbus leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 26.1 min). Columbus leads in walk score (29 vs 21).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apple Valley, MN | Columbus, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#818) | 81.7 (#37) |
| Population | 55,336 | 51,522 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $381,926 | $281,533 |
| Median Household Income | $97,588 | $75,114 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 18.1 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 0.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | R+27.3 |
C-
72.8 Score
Apple Valley, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$381,926
Population
55,336
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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B-
81.7 Score
Columbus, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$281,533
Population
51,522
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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