Galveston, TX vs Selma, 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.
Galveston
71.6
#967 nationally
Selma
66.2
#1578 nationally
Galveston leads in walk score (54 vs 47). Galveston leads in cost of living index (101 vs 115). Galveston leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 23.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Galveston, TX | Selma, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.6 (#967) | 66.2 (#1578) |
| Population | 53,237 | 24,467 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $320,772 | $364,110 |
| Median Household Income | $57,453 | $53,874 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 14.7 | 15.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | R+4.4 |
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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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66.2 Score
Selma, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$364,110
Population
24,467
Crime
High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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