Apple Valley, MN vs Mansfield, TX
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
Mansfield
73.6
#706 nationally
Mansfield leads in crime level (2.6 vs 5.9). Mansfield leads in walk score (25 vs 21). Mansfield leads in median household income ($112,465 vs $97,588).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apple Valley, MN | Mansfield, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#818) | 73.6 (#706) |
| Population | 55,336 | 78,542 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $381,926 | $447,157 |
| Median Household Income | $97,588 | $112,465 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | R+5.1 |
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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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73.6 Score
Mansfield, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$447,157
Population
78,542
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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