Galveston, TX vs Hurst, 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.
Galveston
71.6
#967 nationally
Hurst
72.7
#844 nationally
Hurst leads in crime level (9.7 vs 14.7). Hurst leads in median household income ($71,275 vs $57,453). Galveston leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 24.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Galveston, TX | Hurst, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.6 (#967) | 72.7 (#844) |
| Population | 53,237 | 39,304 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $320,772 | $339,279 |
| Median Household Income | $57,453 | $71,275 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 24.9 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 14.7 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | R+5.1 |
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71.6 Score
Galveston, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$320,772
Population
53,237
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Southwest
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72.7 Score
Hurst, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$339,279
Population
39,304
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
49
Southwest
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