Central, LA vs Fridley, 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.

Fridley

73.2

#771 nationally

Fridley leads in walk score (38 vs 7). Fridley leads in average commute (24 min vs 30.8 min). Central leads in median household income ($82,714 vs $76,592).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Central, LA Fridley, MN
Population 29,781 30,156
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $0 $326,803
Median Household Income $82,714 $76,592
Average Commute 30.8 min 24 min
Walk Score 7 38
Crime Level 7.1 6.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 107 104
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+11.1 R+4.4