Lexington, KY vs New Hope, 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.
Lexington
71.9
#950 nationally
New Hope
74
#649 nationally
New Hope leads in walk score (42 vs 36). Lexington leads in cost of living index (93 vs 108). New Hope leads in median household income ($69,244 vs $61,742).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lexington, KY | New Hope, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#950) | 74 (#649) |
| Population | 324,756 | 20,705 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $334,819 | $356,089 |
| Median Household Income | $61,742 | $69,244 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.7 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+18.1 | D+42.6 |
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71.9 Score
Lexington, KY
Horse Capital of the World
Median Home
$334,819
Population
324,756
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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C
74 Score
New Hope, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$356,089
Population
20,705
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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