Baytown, TX vs Delray Beach, 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.
Baytown
73.1
#780 nationally
Delray Beach
70.5
#1094 nationally
Baytown leads in cost of living index (93 vs 122). Delray Beach leads in median household income ($76,558 vs $61,158). Delray Beach leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 25.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baytown, TX | Delray Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#780) | 70.5 (#1094) |
| Population | 84,067 | 67,536 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $246,742 | $343,917 |
| Median Household Income | $61,158 | $76,558 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 12.1 | 11.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+0.8 |
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
View Baytown, TX →
C-
70.5 Score
Delray Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$343,917
Population
67,536
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southeast
View Delray Beach, FL →
Try a different matchup
Swap Baytown for: