Clive, IA vs Waco, 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.
Clive
73.3
#753 nationally
Waco
77.1
#281 nationally
Clive leads in median household income ($124,908 vs $47,421). Clive leads in crime level (5.7 vs 11.7). Waco leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 20.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clive, IA | Waco, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#753) | 77.1 (#281) |
| Population | 19,005 | 144,816 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,260 | $197,359 |
| Median Household Income | $124,908 | $47,421 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 35 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | R+30.9 |
Data coverage note: Clive is missing data for 1 metric that Waco has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.3 Score
Clive, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,260
Population
19,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$124,908
Midwest
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C+
77.1 Score
Waco, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$197,359
Population
144,816
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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