Blaine, MN vs Universal City, 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.
Blaine
75.2
#481 nationally
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Blaine leads in crime level (2.5 vs 7.1). Universal City leads in walk score (36 vs 23). Blaine leads in median household income ($100,659 vs $71,287).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blaine, MN | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#481) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 73,774 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $386,572 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $100,659 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+9.8 |
C
75.2 Score
Blaine, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$386,572
Population
73,774
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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C
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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