Imperial, CA vs Sachse, 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.
Imperial
71.3
#996 nationally
Sachse
74.2
#626 nationally
Imperial leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 30.5 min). Sachse leads in median household income ($127,888 vs $83,029). Sachse leads in crime level (2.0 vs 2.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial, CA | Sachse, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#996) | 74.2 (#626) |
| Population | 21,591 | 32,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,376 | $433,539 |
| Median Household Income | $83,029 | $127,888 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 18 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+22.2 |
Data coverage note: Imperial is missing data for 1 metric that Sachse has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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71.3 Score
Imperial, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,376
Population
21,591
Crime
Low
Median Income
$83,029
Pacific
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74.2 Score
Sachse, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$433,539
Population
32,294
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Southwest
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