Charleston, SC vs Grapevine, 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.
Charleston
66
#1592 nationally
Grapevine
70.5
#1095 nationally
Grapevine leads in median household income ($107,165 vs $76,819). Charleston leads in walk score (39 vs 30). Grapevine leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 24.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | Grapevine, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 70.5 (#1095) |
| Population | 156,042 | 50,928 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $554,188 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $107,165 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 22.5 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 30 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.9 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | R+5.1 |
D
66 Score
Charleston, SC
Southern charm meets coastal living
Median Home
$596,437
Population
156,042
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southeast
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C-
70.5 Score
Grapevine, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$554,188
Population
50,928
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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