Lancaster, TX vs Ponca City, OK
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.
Lancaster
69.9
#1155 nationally
Ponca City
79.9
#102 nationally
Ponca City leads in average commute (15 min vs 29.7 min). Ponca City leads in walk score (32 vs 22). Lancaster leads in crime level (11.2 vs 15.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | Ponca City, OK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 79.9 (#102) |
| Population | 40,215 | 24,306 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $139,703 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $51,367 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 15 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 15.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+49.4 |
D+
69.9 Score
Lancaster, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$273,149
Population
40,215
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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C+
79.9 Score
Ponca City, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$139,703
Population
24,306
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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