Little Elm, TX vs Rochester, 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.
Little Elm
72.2
#919 nationally
Rochester
76
#401 nationally
Rochester leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 37.9 min). Little Elm leads in median household income ($110,218 vs $83,973). Rochester leads in walk score (30 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Little Elm, TX | Rochester, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#919) | 76 (#401) |
| Population | 58,496 | 122,413 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $400,423 | $347,877 |
| Median Household Income | $110,218 | $83,973 |
| Average Commute | 37.9 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+10.7 |
C-
72.2 Score
Little Elm, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$400,423
Population
58,496
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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C
76 Score
Rochester, MN
Mid-size Minnesota city with community character
Median Home
$347,877
Population
122,413
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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