Georgetown, TX vs Roanoke, VA
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.
Georgetown
70.1
#1134 nationally
Roanoke
69.5
#1203 nationally
Georgetown leads in crime level (5.2 vs 17.0). Georgetown leads in median household income ($87,465 vs $51,523). Roanoke leads in walk score (39 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Georgetown, TX | Roanoke, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1134) | 69.5 (#1203) |
| Population | 96,312 | 97,171 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $427,174 | $283,969 |
| Median Household Income | $87,465 | $51,523 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 17.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+23.6 |
C-
70.1 Score
Georgetown, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$427,174
Population
96,312
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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D+
69.5 Score
Roanoke, VA
Virginia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$283,969
Population
97,171
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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