Elk River, MN vs Palestine, 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.
Elk River
72.5
#875 nationally
Palestine
74.5
#585 nationally
Elk River leads in crime level (2.5 vs 11.4). Elk River leads in median household income ($95,597 vs $43,759). Palestine leads in walk score (23 vs 15).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk River, MN | Palestine, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#875) | 74.5 (#585) |
| Population | 27,342 | 19,372 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,011 | $198,935 |
| Median Household Income | $95,597 | $43,759 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 20.5 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.9 | R+61.8 |
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72.5 Score
Elk River, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,011
Population
27,342
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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C
74.5 Score
Palestine, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$198,935
Population
19,372
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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