Bloomington, MN vs Fountain Hills, AZ
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.
Bloomington
72.4
#888 nationally
Fountain Hills
65.5
#1629 nationally
Fountain Hills leads in crime level (5.0 vs 8.5). Bloomington leads in walk score (29 vs 19). Bloomington leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 28.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bloomington, MN | Fountain Hills, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#888) | 65.5 (#1629) |
| Population | 87,398 | 23,611 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $369,004 | $662,184 |
| Median Household Income | $87,381 | $100,317 |
| Average Commute | 21.3 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 8.5 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+3.5 |
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72.4 Score
Bloomington, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$369,004
Population
87,398
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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65.5 Score
Fountain Hills, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$662,184
Population
23,611
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southwest
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