Golden Valley, MN vs The Colony, 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.
Golden Valley
75.7
#424 nationally
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
Golden Valley leads in crime level (1.8 vs 5.2). Golden Valley leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 27.7 min). The Colony leads in cost of living index (112 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Golden Valley, MN | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#424) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 21,211 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $446,491 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $110,026 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+13.2 |
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75.7 Score
Golden Valley, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$446,491
Population
21,211
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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