Owensboro, KY vs 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.
Owensboro
78.6
#170 nationally
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Owensboro leads in crime level (9.6 vs 16.9). St. Paul leads in median household income ($69,919 vs $51,982). Owensboro leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 23.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Owensboro, KY | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.6 (#170) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 60,140 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $214,982 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $51,982 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.9 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Owensboro has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
78.6 Score
Owensboro, KY
Kentucky community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$214,982
Population
60,140
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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D
66.9 Score
St. Paul, MN
Growing Minnesota city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$299,582
Population
303,820
Crime
High
Median Income
$69,919
Midwest
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