Katy, TX vs Provo, UT
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
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $62,891). Provo leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 29.4 min). Provo leads in cost of living index (104 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 26,360 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 44 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | R+39.8 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Provo 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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C
73.8 Score
Provo, UT
BYU energy meets startup culture
Median Home
$485,084
Population
117,335
Crime
Very Low
Schools
B+
West
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