Apple Valley, MN vs Stillwater, MN
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
Stillwater
75.5
#453 nationally
Stillwater leads in crime level (2.3 vs 5.9). Stillwater leads in walk score (36 vs 21). Stillwater leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 26.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apple Valley, MN | Stillwater, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#818) | 75.5 (#453) |
| Population | 55,336 | 19,240 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $381,926 | $460,053 |
| Median Household Income | $97,588 | $107,986 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 2.3 |
| 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 | D+8.9 |
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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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C
75.5 Score
Stillwater, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$460,053
Population
19,240
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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