Houston, TX vs Spring Valley, NY
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
Spring Valley
60.5
#1933 nationally
Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 126). Houston leads in median household income ($57,791 vs $50,749). Spring Valley leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 28.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Spring Valley, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 60.5 (#1933) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 32,969 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $888,313 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $50,749 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 51 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 13.2 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+11.8 |
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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D-
60.5 Score
Spring Valley, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$888,313
Population
32,969
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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