Eagan, MN vs Princeton, TX
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.
Eagan
76.8
#310 nationally
Princeton
71.3
#1000 nationally
Eagan leads in crime level (2.8 vs 7.5). Eagan leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 34.1 min). Eagan leads in median household income ($104,101 vs $93,586).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eagan, MN | Princeton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#310) | 71.3 (#1000) |
| Population | 67,396 | 28,027 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $407,248 | $288,891 |
| Median Household Income | $104,101 | $93,586 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Princeton is missing data for 1 metric that Eagan has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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76.8 Score
Eagan, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$407,248
Population
67,396
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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71.3 Score
Princeton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$288,891
Population
28,027
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$93,586
Southwest
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