Anna, TX vs Balch Springs, 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.
Anna
70.9
#1041 nationally
Balch Springs
71
#1030 nationally
Anna leads in crime level (4.5 vs 11.4). Anna leads in median household income ($93,785 vs $58,680). Anna leads in average commute (30.3 min vs 37.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anna, TX | Balch Springs, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1041) | 71 (#1030) |
| Population | 27,501 | 26,711 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,078 | $224,320 |
| Median Household Income | $93,785 | $58,680 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 37.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 27 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+22.2 |
Data coverage note: Anna is missing data for 1 metric that Balch Springs has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.9 Score
Anna, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$345,078
Population
27,501
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$93,785
Southwest
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71 Score
Balch Springs, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,320
Population
26,711
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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