Denison, TX vs Katy, 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.
Denison
79
#144 nationally
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $58,930). Denison leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 29.4 min). Denison leads in crime level (4.8 vs 6.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denison, TX | Katy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79 (#144) | 72.3 (#905) |
| Population | 26,343 | 26,360 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $225,218 | $337,000 |
| Median Household Income | $58,930 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.3 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Denison has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
79 Score
Denison, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$225,218
Population
26,343
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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C-
72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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