Baytown, TX vs Copperas Cove, 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.
Baytown
73.1
#780 nationally
Copperas Cove
76
#393 nationally
Copperas Cove leads in crime level (9.0 vs 12.1). Baytown leads in walk score (33 vs 25). Baytown leads in average commute (25.9 min vs 27.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baytown, TX | Copperas Cove, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#780) | 76 (#393) |
| Population | 84,067 | 38,696 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $246,742 | $227,504 |
| Median Household Income | $61,158 | $64,798 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 12.1 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+40.7 |
C
73.1 Score
Baytown, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$246,742
Population
84,067
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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C
76 Score
Copperas Cove, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$227,504
Population
38,696
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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