Crystal, MN vs Lexington, KY
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
Lexington
71.9
#950 nationally
Crystal leads in median household income ($86,288 vs $61,742). Crystal leads in walk score (44 vs 36). Lexington leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 24 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crystal, MN | Lexington, KY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#509) | 71.9 (#950) |
| Population | 21,906 | 324,756 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,618 | $334,819 |
| Median Household Income | $86,288 | $61,742 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+18.1 |
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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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71.9 Score
Lexington, KY
Horse Capital of the World
Median Home
$334,819
Population
324,756
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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