Champlin, MN vs Fairhope, AL
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.
Champlin
76.2
#369 nationally
Fairhope
69
#1262 nationally
Champlin leads in median household income ($113,570 vs $85,456). Fairhope leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 26.6 min). Fairhope leads in crime level (3.0 vs 3.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Champlin, MN | Fairhope, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#369) | 69 (#1262) |
| Population | 22,856 | 24,974 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,177 | $473,256 |
| Median Household Income | $113,570 | $85,456 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+58.2 |
Data coverage note: Fairhope is missing data for 1 metric that Champlin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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76.2 Score
Champlin, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,177
Population
22,856
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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D+
69 Score
Fairhope, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$473,256
Population
24,974
Crime
Low
Median Income
$85,456
Southeast
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