Kyle, TX vs Sanford, ME
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.
Kyle
72
#936 nationally
Sanford
68
#1363 nationally
Sanford leads in average commute (27.5 min vs 37.3 min). Sanford leads in crime level (4.3 vs 5.4). Kyle leads in median household income ($85,199 vs $71,848).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kyle, TX | Sanford, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#936) | 68 (#1363) |
| Population | 62,548 | 22,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $299,223 | $378,830 |
| Median Household Income | $85,199 | $71,848 |
| Average Commute | 37.3 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Sanford is missing data for 1 metric that Kyle has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72 Score
Kyle, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$299,223
Population
62,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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D+
68 Score
Sanford, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,830
Population
22,251
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,848
Northeast
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