Hurst, TX vs Orem, UT
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
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
Orem leads in crime level (4.8 vs 9.7). Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 24.9 min). Hurst leads in walk score (49 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hurst, TX | Orem, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#844) | 71 (#1034) |
| Population | 39,304 | 95,519 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $339,279 | $507,933 |
| Median Household Income | $71,275 | $77,568 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 9.7 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+39.8 |
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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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71 Score
Orem, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$507,933
Population
95,519
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
West
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