Katy, TX vs Leesburg, VA
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.
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Leesburg
65.1
#1649 nationally
Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 141). Leesburg leads in median household income ($132,298 vs $114,917). Katy leads in crime level (6.2 vs 7.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | Leesburg, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 65.1 (#1649) |
| Population | 26,360 | 49,312 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $855,209 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $132,298 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 36 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+16.3 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Leesburg has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
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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D
65.1 Score
Leesburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$855,209
Population
49,312
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Northeast
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