Northfield, MN vs Princeton, 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.
Northfield
73.6
#708 nationally
Princeton
71.3
#1000 nationally
Northfield leads in crime level (4.2 vs 7.5). Northfield leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 34.1 min). Princeton leads in median household income ($93,586 vs $83,125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northfield, MN | Princeton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#708) | 71.3 (#1000) |
| Population | 21,020 | 28,027 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,746 | $288,891 |
| Median Household Income | $83,125 | $93,586 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Princeton is missing data for 1 metric that Northfield has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.6 Score
Northfield, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$396,746
Population
21,020
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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71.3 Score
Princeton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$288,891
Population
28,027
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$93,586
Southwest
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