Grapevine, TX vs Katy, 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.
Grapevine
70.5
#1095 nationally
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Grapevine leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 29.4 min). Grapevine leads in crime level (4.9 vs 6.2). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 123).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Grapevine, TX | Katy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1095) | 72.3 (#905) |
| Population | 50,928 | 26,360 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $554,188 | $337,000 |
| Median Household Income | $107,165 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Grapevine has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.5 Score
Grapevine, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$554,188
Population
50,928
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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