Flower Mound, TX vs San Mateo, 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.
Flower Mound
73.1
#785 nationally
San Mateo
63
#1808 nationally
Flower Mound leads in crime level (1.6 vs 6.7). San Mateo leads in walk score (68 vs 26). Flower Mound leads in cost of living index (130 vs 249).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Flower Mound, TX | San Mateo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#785) | 63 (#1808) |
| Population | 79,445 | 101,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $610,100 | $1,685,162 |
| Median Household Income | $154,471 | $149,152 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 249 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+50.3 |
C
73.1 Score
Flower Mound, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$610,100
Population
79,445
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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D
63 Score
San Mateo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,685,162
Population
101,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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