Houston, TX vs Pinellas Park, FL
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.
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Pinellas Park
72.9
#813 nationally
Pinellas Park leads in average commute (23 min vs 28.5 min). Houston leads in walk score (48 vs 40). Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Pinellas Park, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 72.9 (#813) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 53,456 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $305,323 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $62,306 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 40 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 6.4 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+5.2 |
C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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C-
72.9 Score
Pinellas Park, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$305,323
Population
53,456
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Southeast
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