Katy, TX vs Riviera Beach, FL
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
Riviera Beach
62.6
#1843 nationally
Katy leads in crime level (6.2 vs 25.8). Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $57,851). Riviera Beach leads in average commute (24.4 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | Riviera Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 62.6 (#1843) |
| Population | 26,360 | 38,663 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $412,283 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $57,851 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 32 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 25.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+0.8 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Riviera Beach 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-
62.6 Score
Riviera Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$412,283
Population
38,663
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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