Dalton, GA vs Royse City, 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.
Dalton
76.8
#306 nationally
Royse City
76.1
#383 nationally
Royse City leads in crime level (2.8 vs 6.7). Royse City leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $57,163). Dalton leads in average commute (17 min vs 33.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dalton, GA | Royse City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#306) | 76.1 (#383) |
| Population | 34,508 | 24,138 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $241,453 | $312,413 |
| Median Household Income | $57,163 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 33.6 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.5 | R+40.9 |
Data coverage note: Royse City is missing data for 1 metric that Dalton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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76.8 Score
Dalton, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$241,453
Population
34,508
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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76.1 Score
Royse City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$312,413
Population
24,138
Crime
Low
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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