Denton, TX vs Indianapolis, IN
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
Indianapolis
73.5
#722 nationally
Denton leads in median household income ($71,921 vs $54,321). Indianapolis leads in cost of living index (89 vs 105). Denton leads in walk score (34 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | Indianapolis, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#822) | 73.5 (#722) |
| Population | 158,349 | 887,642 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $232,142 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $54,321 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+27.7 |
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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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73.5 Score
Indianapolis, IN
The Crossroads of America
Median Home
$232,142
Population
887,642
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Midwest
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