Central, LA vs Fate, 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.
Fate
73.8
#671 nationally
Fate leads in crime level (1.6 vs 7.1). Fate leads in median household income ($121,935 vs $82,714). Central leads in average commute (30.8 min vs 35 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Fate, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 24,626 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $359,854 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $121,935 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 35 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | R+40.9 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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73.8 Score
Fate, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,854
Population
24,626
Crime
Low
Median Income
$121,935
Southwest
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