Baytown, TX vs Madera, CA
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
Madera
65.3
#1641 nationally
Baytown leads in cost of living index (93 vs 119). Madera leads in walk score (42 vs 33). Madera leads in crime level (10.8 vs 12.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baytown, TX | Madera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#780) | 65.3 (#1641) |
| Population | 84,067 | 68,079 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $246,742 | $426,523 |
| Median Household Income | $61,158 | $61,626 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 12.1 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+20.8 |
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
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D
65.3 Score
Madera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$426,523
Population
68,079
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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