Baytown, TX vs Payson, UT
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
Payson
72.9
#812 nationally
Payson leads in crime level (3.5 vs 12.1). Payson leads in median household income ($81,387 vs $61,158). Payson leads in average commute (21 min vs 25.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baytown, TX | Payson, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#780) | 72.9 (#812) |
| Population | 84,067 | 24,054 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $246,742 | $477,164 |
| Median Household Income | $61,158 | $81,387 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 12.1 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+39.8 |
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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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72.9 Score
Payson, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$477,164
Population
24,054
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
West
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