Dolton, IL vs Eden Prairie, 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.
Dolton
76.8
#308 nationally
Eden Prairie
74
#642 nationally
Eden Prairie leads in crime level (2.0 vs 11.2). Dolton leads in walk score (50 vs 18). Eden Prairie leads in median household income ($129,345 vs $54,748).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dolton, IL | Eden Prairie, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#308) | 74 (#642) |
| Population | 20,410 | 62,166 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $158,114 | $508,114 |
| Median Household Income | $54,748 | $129,345 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+42.6 |
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76.8 Score
Dolton, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$158,114
Population
20,410
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
50
Midwest
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74 Score
Eden Prairie, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$508,114
Population
62,166
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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