Deer Park, TX vs Princeton, 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.
Deer Park
80.3
#82 nationally
Princeton
71.3
#1000 nationally
Deer Park leads in crime level (3.7 vs 7.5). Deer Park leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 34.1 min). Deer Park leads in cost of living index (102 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deer Park, TX | Princeton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.3 (#82) | 71.3 (#1000) |
| Population | 33,176 | 28,027 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,493 | $288,891 |
| Median Household Income | $89,219 | $93,586 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Princeton is missing data for 1 metric that Deer Park has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
B-
80.3 Score
Deer Park, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,493
Population
33,176
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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C-
71.3 Score
Princeton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$288,891
Population
28,027
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$93,586
Southwest
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