Middleton, WI vs Pasadena, 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.
Middleton
72.2
#920 nationally
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
Middleton leads in crime level (2.9 vs 15.5). Middleton leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 25.7 min). Middleton leads in median household income ($87,333 vs $64,698).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Middleton, WI | Pasadena, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#920) | 75.2 (#490) |
| Population | 22,967 | 146,716 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $624,004 | $218,827 |
| Median Household Income | $87,333 | $64,698 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 15.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+5.5 |
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72.2 Score
Middleton, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$624,004
Population
22,967
Crime
Low
Walk Score
46
Midwest
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75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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