Allen, TX vs Ponca City, OK
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.
Allen
74.1
#630 nationally
Ponca City
79.9
#102 nationally
Allen leads in crime level (2.9 vs 15.8). Allen leads in median household income ($121,259 vs $51,367). Ponca City leads in average commute (15 min vs 27 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Allen, TX | Ponca City, OK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#630) | 79.9 (#102) |
| Population | 111,620 | 24,306 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $493,450 | $139,703 |
| Median Household Income | $121,259 | $51,367 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 15 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 15.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+49.4 |
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74.1 Score
Allen, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$493,450
Population
111,620
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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79.9 Score
Ponca City, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$139,703
Population
24,306
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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