Cornelius, NC vs Minnetonka, 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.
Cornelius
71.7
#962 nationally
Minnetonka
72.3
#909 nationally
Minnetonka leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 25.6 min). Cornelius leads in crime level (2.8 vs 3.2). Minnetonka leads in median household income ($114,867 vs $107,969).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cornelius, NC | Minnetonka, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#962) | 72.3 (#909) |
| Population | 33,139 | 52,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $528,679 | $493,096 |
| Median Household Income | $107,969 | $114,867 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.6 |
Data coverage note: Minnetonka is missing data for 1 metric that Cornelius has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.7 Score
Cornelius, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$528,679
Population
33,139
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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C-
72.3 Score
Minnetonka, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$493,096
Population
52,463
Crime
Low
Median Income
$114,867
Midwest
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