Eden Prairie, MN vs Lima, OH
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.
Eden Prairie
74
#642 nationally
Lima
77
#289 nationally
Eden Prairie leads in crime level (2.0 vs 20.8). Eden Prairie leads in median household income ($129,345 vs $41,824). Lima leads in walk score (42 vs 18).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eden Prairie, MN | Lima, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#642) | 77 (#289) |
| Population | 62,166 | 34,794 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $508,114 | $153,756 |
| Median Household Income | $129,345 | $41,824 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 20.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+44.1 |
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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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77 Score
Lima, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$153,756
Population
34,794
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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