Belton, TX vs Garden Grove, 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
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Belton leads in crime level (2.5 vs 7.6). Garden Grove leads in walk score (62 vs 30). Belton leads in cost of living index (96 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belton, TX | Garden Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#456) | 63.2 (#1788) |
| Population | 25,171 | 168,234 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,954 | $1,015,470 |
| Median Household Income | $57,025 | $86,139 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.2 | D+2.6 |
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
63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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