Katy, TX vs Waxhaw, NC
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
Waxhaw
65.9
#1604 nationally
Waxhaw leads in crime level (1.6 vs 6.2). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 125). Waxhaw leads in median household income ($124,711 vs $114,917).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | Waxhaw, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 65.9 (#1604) |
| Population | 26,360 | 23,073 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $717,174 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $124,711 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | R+25.3 |
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
65.9 Score
Waxhaw, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$717,174
Population
23,073
Crime
Low
Median Income
$124,711
Southeast
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