Coon Rapids, MN vs Garden City, MI
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.
Coon Rapids
74.4
#593 nationally
Garden City
80.2
#88 nationally
Garden City leads in walk score (50 vs 25). Coon Rapids leads in median household income ($85,445 vs $63,630). Coon Rapids leads in crime level (5.8 vs 7.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Coon Rapids, MN | Garden City, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.4 (#593) | 80.2 (#88) |
| Population | 63,377 | 26,325 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,555 | $207,556 |
| Median Household Income | $85,445 | $63,630 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+29.0 |
C
74.4 Score
Coon Rapids, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$335,555
Population
63,377
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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B-
80.2 Score
Garden City, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$207,556
Population
26,325
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Midwest
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