Barstow, CA vs Hutto, 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.
Barstow
67.4
#1421 nationally
Hutto
75
#516 nationally
Hutto leads in crime level (1.6 vs 30.4). Hutto leads in median household income ($105,743 vs $52,200). Barstow leads in cost of living index (104 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Barstow, CA | Hutto, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1421) | 75 (#516) |
| Population | 24,964 | 38,765 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $266,998 | $335,073 |
| Median Household Income | $52,200 | $105,743 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 30.4 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | R+2.5 |
Data coverage note: Hutto is missing data for 1 metric that Barstow has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
75 Score
Hutto, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$335,073
Population
38,765
Crime
Low
Median Income
$105,743
Southwest
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