Eagan, MN vs Watauga, 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
Watauga
80.2
#92 nationally
Eagan leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 28.7 min). Eagan leads in median household income ($104,101 vs $88,775). Watauga leads in cost of living index (101 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eagan, MN | Watauga, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#310) | 80.2 (#92) |
| Population | 67,396 | 22,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $407,248 | $276,575 |
| Median Household Income | $104,101 | $88,775 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | R+5.1 |
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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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B-
80.2 Score
Watauga, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,575
Population
22,934
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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