Fate, TX vs Wichita Falls, 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
Wichita Falls
81.9
#34 nationally
Fate leads in crime level (1.6 vs 9.6). Wichita Falls leads in average commute (14.4 min vs 35 min). Fate leads in median household income ($121,935 vs $55,584).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fate, TX | Wichita Falls, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#671) | 81.9 (#34) |
| Population | 24,626 | 102,691 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,854 | $176,679 |
| Median Household Income | $121,935 | $55,584 |
| Average Commute | 35 min | 14.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 29 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.9 | R+44.0 |
Data coverage note: Fate is missing data for 1 metric that Wichita Falls has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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B-
81.9 Score
Wichita Falls, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$176,679
Population
102,691
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Southwest
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