Athens, OH vs The Colony, 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.
Athens
80.9
#58 nationally
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
The Colony leads in median household income ($106,518 vs $34,493). Athens leads in walk score (78 vs 28). Athens leads in crime level (2.6 vs 5.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, OH | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.9 (#58) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 24,673 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $250,164 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $34,493 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 16.2 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 78 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.8 | R+13.2 |
B-
80.9 Score
Athens, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$250,164
Population
24,673
Crime
Low
Walk Score
78
Midwest
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C
73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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