Hollywood, FL 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.
Hollywood
68.8
#1282 nationally
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $61,958). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 118). Hollywood leads in crime level (5.7 vs 6.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hollywood, FL | Katy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1282) | 72.3 (#905) |
| Population | 153,859 | 26,360 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,787 | $337,000 |
| Median Household Income | $61,958 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Hollywood has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.8 Score
Hollywood, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$445,787
Population
153,859
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
52
Southeast
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C-
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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