Maplewood, MN vs Spring Valley, NY
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
Spring Valley
60.5
#1933 nationally
Spring Valley leads in walk score (51 vs 24). Maplewood leads in median household income ($86,769 vs $50,749). Maplewood leads in cost of living index (107 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maplewood, MN | Spring Valley, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1118) | 60.5 (#1933) |
| Population | 39,958 | 32,969 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,789 | $888,313 |
| Median Household Income | $86,769 | $50,749 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+43.3 | R+11.8 |
C-
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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D-
60.5 Score
Spring Valley, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$888,313
Population
32,969
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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