Prior Lake, MN vs University Park, 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.
Prior Lake
72.4
#898 nationally
University Park
68.7
#1302 nationally
University Park leads in walk score (61 vs 14). Prior Lake leads in cost of living index (120 vs 245). University Park leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $129,539).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Prior Lake, MN | University Park, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#898) | 68.7 (#1302) |
| Population | 28,027 | 24,954 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $534,270 | $2,499,000 |
| Median Household Income | $129,539 | $250,001 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 245 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.5 | D+22.2 |
C-
72.4 Score
Prior Lake, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$534,270
Population
28,027
Crime
Low
Walk Score
14
Midwest
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D+
68.7 Score
University Park, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,499,000
Population
24,954
Crime
Low
Walk Score
61
Southwest
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