Farmers Branch, TX vs Northfield, 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.

Farmers Branch

74.9

#529 nationally

vs

Northfield

73.6

#708 nationally

Farmers Branch leads in walk score (44 vs 31). Northfield leads in crime level (4.2 vs 5.5). Northfield leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 22.4 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Farmers Branch, TX Northfield, MN
WhereAtHome Score 74.9 (#529) 73.6 (#708)
Population 36,917 21,020
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $384,262 $396,746
Median Household Income $88,282 $83,125
Average Commute 22.4 min 19.1 min
Walk Score 44 31
Crime Level 5.5 4.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 106 105
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+22.2 R+2.5