Crystal, MN vs Hamilton, OH
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.
Crystal
75
#509 nationally
Hamilton
71.3
#994 nationally
Crystal leads in median household income ($86,288 vs $52,995). Hamilton leads in cost of living index (88 vs 105). Crystal leads in crime level (7.7 vs 8.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crystal, MN | Hamilton, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#509) | 71.3 (#994) |
| Population | 21,906 | 62,997 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,618 | $308,935 |
| Median Household Income | $86,288 | $52,995 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+26.3 |
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75 Score
Crystal, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,618
Population
21,906
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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71.3 Score
Hamilton, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$308,935
Population
62,997
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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