Fairfax, VA vs La Marque, 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.
Fairfax
70.4
#1102 nationally
La Marque
75.1
#502 nationally
Fairfax leads in crime level (2.5 vs 14.8). Fairfax leads in median household income ($128,708 vs $61,403). La Marque leads in cost of living index (91 vs 160).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairfax, VA | La Marque, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1102) | 75.1 (#502) |
| Population | 25,144 | 19,605 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,568 | $233,688 |
| Median Household Income | $128,708 | $61,403 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 14.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | R+27.4 |
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70.4 Score
Fairfax, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$787,568
Population
25,144
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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75.1 Score
La Marque, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$233,688
Population
19,605
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
50
Southwest
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