Fredericksburg, VA vs Waco, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Fredericksburg
63.3
#1775 nationally
Waco
77.1
#281 nationally
Waco leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 32.4 min). Fredericksburg leads in median household income ($83,445 vs $47,421). Waco leads in crime level (11.7 vs 16.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fredericksburg, VA | Waco, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1775) | 77.1 (#281) |
| Population | 28,928 | 144,816 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,347 | $197,359 |
| Median Household Income | $83,445 | $47,421 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.7 | R+30.9 |
D
63.3 Score
Fredericksburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$485,347
Population
28,928
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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C+
77.1 Score
Waco, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$197,359
Population
144,816
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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