Balch Springs, TX vs Stuart, FL
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
Stuart
66.3
#1563 nationally
Stuart leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 37.2 min). Stuart leads in crime level (8.4 vs 11.4). Balch Springs leads in cost of living index (92 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Balch Springs, TX | Stuart, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1030) | 66.3 (#1563) |
| Population | 26,711 | 19,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,320 | $375,621 |
| Median Household Income | $58,680 | $61,878 |
| Average Commute | 37.2 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+31.1 |
Data coverage note: Stuart is missing data for 1 metric that Balch Springs has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
66.3 Score
Stuart, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,621
Population
19,430
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,878
Southeast
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