Katy, TX vs Rochester, NY
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
Rochester
71.9
#953 nationally
Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $42,124). Rochester leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 29.4 min). Rochester leads in cost of living index (88 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | Rochester, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 71.9 (#953) |
| Population | 26,360 | 211,328 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $249,152 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $42,124 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 59 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+19.1 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Rochester 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-
71.9 Score
Rochester, NY
Flour City innovation hub
Median Home
$249,152
Population
211,328
Crime
High
Schools
C-
Northeast
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