Denton, TX vs Grand Rapids, MI
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.
Denton
72.8
#822 nationally
Grand Rapids
73.4
#738 nationally
Grand Rapids leads in walk score (52 vs 34). Denton leads in median household income ($71,921 vs $54,789). Grand Rapids leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 24.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | Grand Rapids, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#822) | 73.4 (#738) |
| Population | 158,349 | 201,013 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $311,699 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $54,789 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+5.4 |
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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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C
73.4 Score
Grand Rapids, MI
Beer City USA with West Michigan charm
Median Home
$311,699
Population
201,013
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Midwest
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