Hurst, TX vs Muncie, IN
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.
Hurst
72.7
#844 nationally
Muncie
76
#399 nationally
Hurst leads in median household income ($71,275 vs $40,309). Hurst leads in crime level (9.7 vs 16.5). Muncie leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 24.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hurst, TX | Muncie, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#844) | 76 (#399) |
| Population | 39,304 | 65,081 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $339,279 | $157,737 |
| Median Household Income | $71,275 | $40,309 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 9.7 | 16.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 81 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+15.8 |
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72.7 Score
Hurst, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$339,279
Population
39,304
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
49
Southwest
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76 Score
Muncie, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$157,737
Population
65,081
Crime
High
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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