Apple Valley, MN vs Smyrna, GA
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
Smyrna
68.7
#1301 nationally
Smyrna leads in walk score (34 vs 21). Apple Valley leads in average commute (26.1 min vs 28.5 min). Apple Valley leads in median household income ($97,588 vs $92,258).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apple Valley, MN | Smyrna, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#818) | 68.7 (#1301) |
| Population | 55,336 | 56,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $381,926 | $448,607 |
| Median Household Income | $97,588 | $92,258 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | D+14.9 |
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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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D+
68.7 Score
Smyrna, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$448,607
Population
56,566
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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