Bryan, TX vs Katy, TX
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.
Bryan
72.5
#870 nationally
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $55,234). Katy leads in crime level (6.2 vs 10.5). Bryan leads in average commute (17.9 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bryan, TX | Katy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#870) | 72.3 (#905) |
| Population | 89,615 | 26,360 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $276,528 | $337,000 |
| Median Household Income | $55,234 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 17.9 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Bryan has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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72.5 Score
Bryan, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$276,528
Population
89,615
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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