Malden, MA vs Shoreview, 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.
Malden
65.2
#1646 nationally
Shoreview
74.4
#604 nationally
Malden leads in walk score (73 vs 17). Shoreview leads in crime level (3.7 vs 8.0). Shoreview leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 36.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Malden, MA | Shoreview, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.2 (#1646) | 74.4 (#604) |
| Population | 65,133 | 26,374 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $688,066 | $420,432 |
| Median Household Income | $90,295 | $106,153 |
| Average Commute | 36.5 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+43.3 |
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65.2 Score
Malden, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$688,066
Population
65,133
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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74.4 Score
Shoreview, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$420,432
Population
26,374
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Midwest
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