Ardmore, OK vs Tyler, 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.
Ardmore
76.7
#321 nationally
Tyler
74.5
#587 nationally
Tyler leads in crime level (10.7 vs 31.3). Tyler leads in median household income ($63,056 vs $49,408). Ardmore leads in average commute (16.4 min vs 20.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ardmore, OK | Tyler, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.7 (#321) | 74.5 (#587) |
| Population | 24,847 | 110,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $155,963 | $253,272 |
| Median Household Income | $49,408 | $63,056 |
| Average Commute | 16.4 min | 20.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 31.3 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | R+45.1 |
C
76.7 Score
Ardmore, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$155,963
Population
24,847
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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74.5 Score
Tyler, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$253,272
Population
110,327
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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