Ennis, TX vs Santa Ana, CA
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.
Ennis
77.1
#276 nationally
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Santa Ana leads in walk score (55 vs 31). Ennis leads in cost of living index (93 vs 138). Ennis leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 26.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ennis, TX | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#276) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 23,686 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $264,703 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $73,176 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.1 | D+2.6 |
C+
77.1 Score
Ennis, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$264,703
Population
23,686
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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D
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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