Jacksonville Beach, FL vs Katy, 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.
Jacksonville Beach
72.5
#878 nationally
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Jacksonville Beach leads in crime level (3.1 vs 6.2). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 135). Jacksonville Beach leads in average commute (23.6 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville Beach, FL | Katy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#878) | 72.3 (#905) |
| Population | 23,447 | 26,360 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $640,515 | $337,000 |
| Median Household Income | $109,649 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.5 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Jacksonville Beach has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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72.5 Score
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$640,515
Population
23,447
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
Southeast
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72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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