Edina, 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.
Edina
73.1
#783 nationally
West St. Paul
74.8
#558 nationally
Edina leads in crime level (2.0 vs 4.5). Edina leads in median household income ($125,506 vs $68,359). West St. Paul leads in cost of living index (105 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edina, MN | West St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#783) | 74.8 (#558) |
| Population | 53,348 | 21,722 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $631,926 | $324,921 |
| Median Household Income | $125,506 | $68,359 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+12.9 |
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73.1 Score
Edina, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$631,926
Population
53,348
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
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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