Dickinson, TX vs Shawnee, KS
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.
Dickinson
77
#284 nationally
Shawnee
71.3
#1002 nationally
Shawnee leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 28.1 min). Dickinson leads in crime level (5.9 vs 7.6). Shawnee leads in median household income ($100,649 vs $81,739).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dickinson, TX | Shawnee, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#284) | 71.3 (#1002) |
| Population | 21,834 | 69,417 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,294 | $431,429 |
| Median Household Income | $81,739 | $100,649 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+8.5 |
C+
77 Score
Dickinson, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$270,294
Population
21,834
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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C-
71.3 Score
Shawnee, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$431,429
Population
69,417
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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