Lake Charles, LA vs Pharr, TX
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.
Lake Charles
76.2
#371 nationally
Pharr
78.9
#154 nationally
Pharr leads in crime level (6.1 vs 16.8). Lake Charles leads in median household income ($54,761 vs $45,016). Lake Charles leads in average commute (18 min vs 21.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Charles, LA | Pharr, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#371) | 78.9 (#154) |
| Population | 79,633 | 80,410 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $206,355 | $163,130 |
| Median Household Income | $54,761 | $45,016 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 16.8 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.6 | R+2.9 |
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76.2 Score
Lake Charles, LA
Louisiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$206,355
Population
79,633
Crime
High
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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78.9 Score
Pharr, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$163,130
Population
80,410
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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