Katy, TX vs Pittsfield, MA
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
Pittsfield
72.6
#864 nationally
Katy leads in crime level (6.2 vs 14.0). Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $66,859). Pittsfield leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | Pittsfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 72.6 (#864) |
| Population | 26,360 | 43,076 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $313,325 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $66,859 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 40 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 14.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+39.9 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Pittsfield has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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72.6 Score
Pittsfield, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$313,325
Population
43,076
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Northeast
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