New Braunfels, TX vs Orem, UT
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.
New Braunfels
73.1
#792 nationally
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
Orem leads in walk score (43 vs 25). Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 26.5 min). New Braunfels leads in crime level (4.3 vs 4.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Braunfels, TX | Orem, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#792) | 71 (#1034) |
| Population | 110,958 | 95,519 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $351,190 | $507,933 |
| Median Household Income | $85,827 | $77,568 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+45.5 | R+39.8 |
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73.1 Score
New Braunfels, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$351,190
Population
110,958
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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71 Score
Orem, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$507,933
Population
95,519
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
West
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