Austin, MN vs Zionsville, 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.
Austin
83.9
#10 nationally
Zionsville
71.4
#989 nationally
Zionsville leads in crime level (0.6 vs 5.2). Zionsville leads in median household income ($152,788 vs $61,667). Austin leads in average commute (17 min vs 25.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, MN | Zionsville, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.9 (#10) | 71.4 (#989) |
| Population | 26,171 | 32,534 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,110 | $703,873 |
| Median Household Income | $61,667 | $152,788 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 0.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.5 | R+16.0 |
Data coverage note: Zionsville is missing data for 1 metric that Austin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
B
83.9 Score
Austin, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$193,110
Population
26,171
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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C-
71.4 Score
Zionsville, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$703,873
Population
32,534
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$152,788
Midwest
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