Burnsville, MN vs Dayton, OH
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.
Burnsville
73.5
#719 nationally
Dayton
76
#394 nationally
Burnsville leads in median household income ($85,801 vs $38,924). Dayton leads in cost of living index (78 vs 112). Dayton leads in walk score (40 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burnsville, MN | Dayton, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#719) | 76 (#394) |
| Population | 64,772 | 137,644 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $373,685 | $138,730 |
| Median Household Income | $85,801 | $38,924 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 78 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | Even |
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73.5 Score
Burnsville, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$373,685
Population
64,772
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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76 Score
Dayton, OH
Birthplace of Aviation
Median Home
$138,730
Population
137,644
Crime
High
Schools
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Midwest
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