Fridley, MN vs Watertown, SD
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.
Fridley
73.2
#771 nationally
Watertown
74.5
#590 nationally
Watertown leads in average commute (13.6 min vs 24 min). Fridley leads in median household income ($76,592 vs $61,320). Fridley leads in crime level (6.8 vs 8.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fridley, MN | Watertown, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#771) | 74.5 (#590) |
| Population | 30,156 | 23,230 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,803 | $316,022 |
| Median Household Income | $76,592 | $61,320 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 13.6 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+40.8 |
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73.2 Score
Fridley, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$326,803
Population
30,156
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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74.5 Score
Watertown, SD
Small South Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,022
Population
23,230
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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