Northfield, MN vs Sachse, 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
Sachse
74.2
#626 nationally
Sachse leads in crime level (2.0 vs 4.2). Northfield leads in walk score (31 vs 18). Northfield leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northfield, MN | Sachse, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#708) | 74.2 (#626) |
| Population | 21,020 | 32,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,746 | $433,539 |
| Median Household Income | $83,125 | $127,888 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+22.2 |
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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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74.2 Score
Sachse, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$433,539
Population
32,294
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Southwest
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