Baytown, TX vs Denver, CO
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
Denver
69.1
#1250 nationally
Denver leads in walk score (61 vs 33). Denver leads in median household income ($85,853 vs $61,158). Baytown leads in cost of living index (93 vs 128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baytown, TX | Denver, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#780) | 69.1 (#1250) |
| Population | 84,067 | 713,252 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $246,742 | $533,060 |
| Median Household Income | $61,158 | $85,853 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 12.1 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+56.1 |
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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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D+
69.1 Score
Denver, CO
Mile High City with mountain access
Median Home
$533,060
Population
713,252
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
West
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