El Paso, TX vs Galveston, 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.
El Paso
79
#145 nationally
Galveston
71.6
#967 nationally
Galveston leads in walk score (54 vs 40). El Paso leads in cost of living index (85 vs 101). Galveston leads in median household income ($57,453 vs $50,246).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Paso, TX | Galveston, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79 (#145) | 71.6 (#967) |
| Population | 682,669 | 53,237 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $237,796 | $320,772 |
| Median Household Income | $50,246 | $57,453 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 54 |
| Crime Level | Low | 14.7 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+15.1 | R+27.4 |
C+
79 Score
El Paso, TX
Sun City on the border
Median Home
$237,796
Population
682,669
Crime
Low
Schools
C+
Southwest
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C-
71.6 Score
Galveston, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$320,772
Population
53,237
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Southwest
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