Barstow, CA vs Flower Mound, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Barstow
67.4
#1421 nationally
Flower Mound
73.1
#785 nationally
Flower Mound leads in crime level (1.6 vs 30.4). Flower Mound leads in median household income ($154,471 vs $52,200). Barstow leads in walk score (40 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Barstow, CA | Flower Mound, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1421) | 73.1 (#785) |
| Population | 24,964 | 79,445 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $266,998 | $610,100 |
| Median Household Income | $52,200 | $154,471 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 30.4 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | R+13.2 |
D+
67.4 Score
Barstow, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,998
Population
24,964
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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C
73.1 Score
Flower Mound, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$610,100
Population
79,445
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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