Downey, CA vs Nacogdoches, 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.
Downey
61.3
#1911 nationally
Nacogdoches
75
#520 nationally
Downey leads in median household income ($84,236 vs $37,612). Downey leads in walk score (61 vs 30). Nacogdoches leads in crime level (6.5 vs 12.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Downey, CA | Nacogdoches, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.3 (#1911) | 75 (#520) |
| Population | 108,816 | 32,156 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $885,146 | $224,292 |
| Median Household Income | $84,236 | $37,612 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 16.7 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+38.8 |
D-
61.3 Score
Downey, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$885,146
Population
108,816
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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C
75 Score
Nacogdoches, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,292
Population
32,156
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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