Fate, TX vs Lakeway, 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.
Fate
73.8
#671 nationally
Lakeway
68.2
#1332 nationally
Fate leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.1). Lakeway leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 35 min). Lakeway leads in median household income ($154,118 vs $121,935).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fate, TX | Lakeway, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#671) | 68.2 (#1332) |
| Population | 24,626 | 19,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,854 | $747,050 |
| Median Household Income | $121,935 | $154,118 |
| Average Commute | 35 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.9 | D+39.3 |
C
73.8 Score
Fate, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,854
Population
24,626
Crime
Low
Median Income
$121,935
Southwest
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D+
68.2 Score
Lakeway, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$747,050
Population
19,189
Crime
Low
Median Income
$154,118
Southwest
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