Katy, TX vs Riverside, OH
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
Riverside
79.4
#128 nationally
Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $56,232). Katy leads in crime level (6.2 vs 10.0). Riverside leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | Riverside, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 79.4 (#128) |
| Population | 26,360 | 24,340 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $174,321 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $56,232 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 35 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 10.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | Even |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Riverside 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+
79.4 Score
Riverside, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$174,321
Population
24,340
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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