Eagan, MN vs West St. Paul, 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.
Eagan
76.8
#310 nationally
West St. Paul
74.8
#558 nationally
Eagan leads in crime level (2.8 vs 4.5). Eagan leads in median household income ($104,101 vs $68,359). West St. Paul leads in cost of living index (105 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eagan, MN | West St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#310) | 74.8 (#558) |
| Population | 67,396 | 21,722 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $407,248 | $324,921 |
| Median Household Income | $104,101 | $68,359 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | D+12.9 |
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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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74.8 Score
West St. Paul, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,921
Population
21,722
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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