Maplewood, MN vs Palestine, 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.
Maplewood
70.3
#1118 nationally
Palestine
74.5
#585 nationally
Maplewood leads in median household income ($86,769 vs $43,759). Palestine leads in cost of living index (90 vs 107). Palestine leads in average commute (20.5 min vs 23.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maplewood, MN | Palestine, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1118) | 74.5 (#585) |
| Population | 39,958 | 19,372 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,789 | $198,935 |
| Median Household Income | $86,769 | $43,759 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 20.5 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+43.3 | R+61.8 |
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70.3 Score
Maplewood, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$350,789
Population
39,958
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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74.5 Score
Palestine, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$198,935
Population
19,372
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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