Orange, TX vs South St. Paul, MN
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.
Orange
77.4
#249 nationally
South St. Paul
76.1
#385 nationally
South St. Paul leads in walk score (39 vs 24). South St. Paul leads in median household income ($82,644 vs $58,756). South St. Paul leads in crime level (9.6 vs 12.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orange, TX | South St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#249) | 76.1 (#385) |
| Population | 19,108 | 20,664 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $184,568 | $304,841 |
| Median Household Income | $58,756 | $82,644 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 20.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+66.7 | D+12.9 |
C+
77.4 Score
Orange, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$184,568
Population
19,108
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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C
76.1 Score
South St. Paul, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$304,841
Population
20,664
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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