Galveston, TX vs Worcester, MA
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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Galveston leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 26.4 min). Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 54). Galveston leads in median household income ($57,453 vs $52,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Galveston, TX | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.6 (#967) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 53,237 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $320,772 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $57,453 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 14.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+10.0 |
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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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D
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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