Austin, TX 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.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 28). The Colony leads in median household income ($106,518 vs $91,461). The Colony leads in cost of living index (112 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 967,862 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.2 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+13.2 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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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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