Dubuque, IA vs St. Louis Park, 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.
Dubuque
76.8
#309 nationally
St. Louis Park
76.1
#387 nationally
St. Louis Park leads in crime level (4.9 vs 11.0). St. Louis Park leads in median household income ($94,263 vs $63,520). Dubuque leads in average commute (14.8 min vs 20.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dubuque, IA | St. Louis Park, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#309) | 76.1 (#387) |
| Population | 58,877 | 49,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,952 | $389,235 |
| Median Household Income | $63,520 | $94,263 |
| Average Commute | 14.8 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 11.0 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.6 | D+42.6 |
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76.8 Score
Dubuque, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$251,952
Population
58,877
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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76.1 Score
St. Louis Park, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,235
Population
49,697
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
Midwest
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