Faribault, MN vs Kentwood, MI
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.
Faribault
72.4
#894 nationally
Kentwood
70.2
#1125 nationally
Faribault leads in crime level (8.4 vs 10.6). Faribault leads in walk score (29 vs 25). Kentwood leads in median household income ($66,945 vs $58,881).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Faribault, MN | Kentwood, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#894) | 70.2 (#1125) |
| Population | 24,642 | 53,987 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,876 | $338,592 |
| Median Household Income | $58,881 | $66,945 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 10.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+5.4 |
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72.4 Score
Faribault, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,876
Population
24,642
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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70.2 Score
Kentwood, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$338,592
Population
53,987
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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