Belton, TX vs Duarte, 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.
Belton
75.4
#456 nationally
Duarte
63.7
#1745 nationally
Belton leads in crime level (2.5 vs 6.8). Duarte leads in median household income ($93,908 vs $57,025). Belton leads in cost of living index (96 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belton, TX | Duarte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#456) | 63.7 (#1745) |
| Population | 25,171 | 23,131 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,954 | $797,218 |
| Median Household Income | $57,025 | $93,908 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 30 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.2 | D+32.9 |
C
75.4 Score
Belton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$315,954
Population
25,171
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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D
63.7 Score
Duarte, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$797,218
Population
23,131
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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