Florence, KY vs Katy, 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.
Florence
73.8
#672 nationally
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $67,352). Florence leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 29.4 min). Florence leads in cost of living index (94 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florence, KY | Katy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#672) | 72.3 (#905) |
| Population | 32,917 | 26,360 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $290,152 | $337,000 |
| Median Household Income | $67,352 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+37.2 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Florence has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.8 Score
Florence, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$290,152
Population
32,917
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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