Gloucester, MA vs McKinney, TX
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.
Gloucester
64.2
#1710 nationally
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
Gloucester leads in walk score (42 vs 24). McKinney leads in median household income ($108,542 vs $84,465). McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gloucester, MA | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1710) | 73.5 (#726) |
| Population | 29,959 | 208,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,115 | $480,265 |
| Median Household Income | $84,465 | $108,542 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | R+11.2 |
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64.2 Score
Gloucester, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,115
Population
29,959
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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73.5 Score
McKinney, TX
Historic downtown meets modern growth
Median Home
$480,265
Population
208,867
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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