Marshall, TX vs Owensboro, KY
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.
Marshall
80
#97 nationally
Owensboro
78.6
#170 nationally
Owensboro leads in walk score (36 vs 23). Owensboro leads in median household income ($51,982 vs $49,162). Marshall leads in average commute (16.6 min vs 17.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marshall, TX | Owensboro, KY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#97) | 78.6 (#170) |
| Population | 24,118 | 60,140 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $166,238 | $214,982 |
| Median Household Income | $49,162 | $51,982 |
| Average Commute | 16.6 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+50.6 | R+31.9 |
B-
80 Score
Marshall, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$166,238
Population
24,118
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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C+
78.6 Score
Owensboro, KY
Kentucky community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$214,982
Population
60,140
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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