New Brighton, MN vs The Colony, 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.
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
New Brighton leads in crime level (2.5 vs 5.2). New Brighton leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 27.7 min). The Colony leads in median household income ($106,518 vs $84,707).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Brighton, MN | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.6 (#440) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 22,228 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $389,217 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $84,707 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+43.3 | R+13.2 |
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75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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