Crystal, MN vs Leesburg, VA
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
Leesburg
65.1
#1649 nationally
Leesburg leads in median household income ($132,298 vs $86,288). Crystal leads in cost of living index (105 vs 141). Crystal leads in walk score (44 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crystal, MN | Leesburg, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#509) | 65.1 (#1649) |
| Population | 21,906 | 49,312 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,618 | $855,209 |
| Median Household Income | $86,288 | $132,298 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+16.3 |
C
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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D
65.1 Score
Leesburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$855,209
Population
49,312
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Northeast
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