Mankato, MN vs Nacogdoches, 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.
Mankato
74.8
#549 nationally
Nacogdoches
75
#520 nationally
Mankato leads in median household income ($61,726 vs $37,612). Mankato leads in walk score (40 vs 30). Mankato leads in average commute (15.3 min vs 16.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mankato, MN | Nacogdoches, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#549) | 75 (#520) |
| Population | 45,742 | 32,156 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $308,167 | $224,292 |
| Median Household Income | $61,726 | $37,612 |
| Average Commute | 15.3 min | 16.7 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.2 | R+38.8 |
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74.8 Score
Mankato, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$308,167
Population
45,742
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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75 Score
Nacogdoches, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,292
Population
32,156
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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