Albany, NY vs Benbrook, 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.
Albany
70.2
#1122 nationally
Benbrook
76.5
#340 nationally
Benbrook leads in crime level (3.3 vs 22.4). Albany leads in walk score (65 vs 24). Benbrook leads in median household income ($80,971 vs $54,736).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, NY | Benbrook, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1122) | 76.5 (#340) |
| Population | 101,228 | 24,336 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,126 | $319,457 |
| Median Household Income | $54,736 | $80,971 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 22.4 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.8 | R+5.1 |
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70.2 Score
Albany, NY
Mid-size New York city with community character
Median Home
$335,126
Population
101,228
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Northeast
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76.5 Score
Benbrook, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$319,457
Population
24,336
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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