Beaumont, TX vs Dayton, OH
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.
Beaumont
75.5
#445 nationally
Dayton
76
#394 nationally
Beaumont leads in median household income ($53,745 vs $38,924). Dayton leads in walk score (40 vs 31). Dayton leads in cost of living index (78 vs 91).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaumont, TX | Dayton, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#445) | 76 (#394) |
| Population | 112,193 | 137,644 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,566 | $138,730 |
| Median Household Income | $53,745 | $38,924 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 31.2 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 78 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.9 | Even |
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75.5 Score
Beaumont, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$174,566
Population
112,193
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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76 Score
Dayton, OH
Birthplace of Aviation
Median Home
$138,730
Population
137,644
Crime
High
Schools
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Midwest
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