Balch Springs, TX vs Eden Prairie, 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.
Balch Springs
71
#1030 nationally
Eden Prairie
74
#642 nationally
Eden Prairie leads in crime level (2.0 vs 11.4). Eden Prairie leads in median household income ($129,345 vs $58,680). Eden Prairie leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 37.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Balch Springs, TX | Eden Prairie, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1030) | 74 (#642) |
| Population | 26,711 | 62,166 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,320 | $508,114 |
| Median Household Income | $58,680 | $129,345 |
| Average Commute | 37.2 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+42.6 |
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71 Score
Balch Springs, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,320
Population
26,711
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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C
74 Score
Eden Prairie, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$508,114
Population
62,166
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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