Johnston, IA vs North Richland Hills, 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.
Johnston
76
#397 nationally
North Richland Hills
71.2
#1010 nationally
Johnston leads in crime level (2.1 vs 6.1). North Richland Hills leads in walk score (33 vs 21). Johnston leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Johnston, IA | North Richland Hills, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#397) | 71.2 (#1010) |
| Population | 24,640 | 70,658 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,429 | $370,431 |
| Median Household Income | $98,324 | $88,656 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | R+5.1 |
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76 Score
Johnston, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,429
Population
24,640
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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71.2 Score
North Richland Hills, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$370,431
Population
70,658
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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