Faribault, MN vs Owensboro, KY
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
Owensboro
78.6
#170 nationally
Owensboro leads in walk score (36 vs 29). Faribault leads in crime level (8.4 vs 9.6). Faribault leads in median household income ($58,881 vs $51,982).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Faribault, MN | Owensboro, KY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#894) | 78.6 (#170) |
| Population | 24,642 | 60,140 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,876 | $214,982 |
| Median Household Income | $58,881 | $51,982 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | R+31.9 |
C-
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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C+
78.6 Score
Owensboro, KY
Kentucky community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$214,982
Population
60,140
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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