Charlottesville, VA vs Denton, 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.
Charlottesville
70.1
#1130 nationally
Denton
72.8
#822 nationally
Denton leads in crime level (5.6 vs 9.8). Charlottesville leads in walk score (58 vs 34). Charlottesville leads in average commute (17 min vs 24.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlottesville, VA | Denton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1130) | 72.8 (#822) |
| Population | 44,983 | 158,349 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,903 | $350,224 |
| Median Household Income | $67,177 | $71,921 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+68.7 | R+13.2 |
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70.1 Score
Charlottesville, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,903
Population
44,983
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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72.8 Score
Denton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$350,224
Population
158,349
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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