Clayton, NC vs Edina, 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.
Clayton
67.4
#1425 nationally
Edina
73.1
#783 nationally
Edina leads in crime level (2.0 vs 4.6). Edina leads in median household income ($125,506 vs $71,698). Edina leads in average commute (21 min vs 31.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | Edina, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1425) | 73.1 (#783) |
| Population | 30,216 | 53,348 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $631,926 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $125,506 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 37 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+42.6 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Edina has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.4 Score
Clayton, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$365,680
Population
30,216
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,698
Southeast
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C
73.1 Score
Edina, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$631,926
Population
53,348
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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