Celina, TX vs Forest Lake, 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.
Celina
70.7
#1068 nationally
Forest Lake
71.7
#964 nationally
Celina leads in median household income ($142,643 vs $91,157). Forest Lake leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 32 min). Forest Lake leads in cost of living index (114 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Celina, TX | Forest Lake, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1068) | 71.7 (#964) |
| Population | 43,317 | 20,685 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,657 | $432,441 |
| Median Household Income | $142,643 | $91,157 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 18 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+8.9 |
Data coverage note: Celina is missing data for 1 metric that Forest Lake has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.7 Score
Celina, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,657
Population
43,317
Crime
Low
Median Income
$142,643
Southwest
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71.7 Score
Forest Lake, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,441
Population
20,685
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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