Duarte, CA vs Watauga, 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.
Duarte
63.7
#1745 nationally
Watauga
80.2
#92 nationally
Watauga leads in crime level (3.1 vs 6.8). Watauga leads in cost of living index (101 vs 154). Duarte leads in walk score (48 vs 40).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Duarte, CA | Watauga, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1745) | 80.2 (#92) |
| Population | 23,131 | 22,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $797,218 | $276,575 |
| Median Household Income | $93,908 | $88,775 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+5.1 |
D
63.7 Score
Duarte, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$797,218
Population
23,131
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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B-
80.2 Score
Watauga, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,575
Population
22,934
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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