Central, LA vs St. Louis Park, 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.
St. Louis Park
76.1
#387 nationally
St. Louis Park leads in walk score (50 vs 7). St. Louis Park leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 30.8 min). St. Louis Park leads in crime level (4.9 vs 7.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | St. Louis Park, MN |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 49,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $389,235 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $94,263 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | D+42.6 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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76.1 Score
St. Louis Park, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,235
Population
49,697
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
Midwest
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