Galveston, TX vs Scranton, PA
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.
Galveston
71.6
#967 nationally
Scranton
80.8
#65 nationally
Scranton leads in crime level (7.7 vs 14.7). Galveston leads in median household income ($57,453 vs $48,776). Scranton leads in cost of living index (90 vs 101).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Galveston, TX | Scranton, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.6 (#967) | 80.8 (#65) |
| Population | 53,237 | 75,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $320,772 | $194,124 |
| Median Household Income | $57,453 | $48,776 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 14.7 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+2.8 |
C-
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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B-
80.8 Score
Scranton, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$194,124
Population
75,805
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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