Lakeway, TX vs Pacifica, CA
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.
Lakeway
68.2
#1332 nationally
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
Lakeway leads in crime level (2.1 vs 4.0). Lakeway leads in cost of living index (146 vs 211). Lakeway leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 29 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakeway, TX | Pacifica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1332) | 64.7 (#1680) |
| Population | 19,189 | 36,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $747,050 | $1,276,738 |
| Median Household Income | $154,118 | $151,849 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 45 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 211 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+50.3 |
Data coverage note: Lakeway is missing data for 1 metric that Pacifica has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.2 Score
Lakeway, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$747,050
Population
19,189
Crime
Low
Median Income
$154,118
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D
64.7 Score
Pacifica, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,276,738
Population
36,426
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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