Hoboken, NJ vs Royse City, 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.
Hoboken
70.5
#1097 nationally
Royse City
76.1
#383 nationally
Royse City leads in crime level (2.8 vs 5.2). Royse City leads in cost of living index (108 vs 190). Hoboken leads in median household income ($168,137 vs $114,917).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoboken, NJ | Royse City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1097) | 76.1 (#383) |
| Population | 57,010 | 24,138 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $899,212 | $312,413 |
| Median Household Income | $168,137 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 37.4 min | 33.6 min |
| Walk Score | 97 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 190 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | R+40.9 |
Data coverage note: Royse City is missing data for 1 metric that Hoboken has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.5 Score
Hoboken, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$899,212
Population
57,010
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
97
Northeast
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76.1 Score
Royse City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$312,413
Population
24,138
Crime
Low
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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