Garland, TX vs Plattsburgh, NY
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.
Garland
73.2
#772 nationally
Plattsburgh
76.4
#354 nationally
Garland leads in crime level (6.4 vs 14.3). Plattsburgh leads in average commute (14.5 min vs 29.7 min). Plattsburgh leads in walk score (55 vs 40).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garland, TX | Plattsburgh, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#772) | 76.4 (#354) |
| Population | 243,470 | 19,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $287,246 | $258,665 |
| Median Household Income | $71,044 | $55,049 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 14.5 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 14.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+2.1 |
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73.2 Score
Garland, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$287,246
Population
243,470
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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76.4 Score
Plattsburgh, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$258,665
Population
19,867
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Northeast
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