Fresno, CA vs The Colony, 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.
Fresno
66.6
#1521 nationally
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
The Colony leads in crime level (5.2 vs 20.1). The Colony leads in median household income ($106,518 vs $63,001). Fresno leads in walk score (47 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fresno, CA | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1521) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 545,716 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $390,993 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $63,001 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 20.1 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+13.2 |
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66.6 Score
Fresno, CA
Major California city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$390,993
Population
545,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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C
73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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