Balch Springs, TX vs McDonough, GA
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.
Balch Springs
71
#1030 nationally
McDonough
69.6
#1187 nationally
McDonough leads in median household income ($77,804 vs $58,680). Balch Springs leads in walk score (27 vs 21). McDonough leads in crime level (9.2 vs 11.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Balch Springs, TX | McDonough, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1030) | 69.6 (#1187) |
| Population | 26,711 | 32,138 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,320 | $336,217 |
| Median Household Income | $58,680 | $77,804 |
| Average Commute | 37.2 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+29.7 |
C-
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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D+
69.6 Score
McDonough, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,217
Population
32,138
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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