Orange, TX vs Ruston, LA

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.

Orange

77.4

#249 nationally

vs

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Orange leads in median household income ($58,756 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 23.4 min). Orange leads in cost of living index (88 vs 95).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Orange, TX Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 77.4 (#249) 72.3 (#911)
Population 19,108 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $184,568 $229,937
Median Household Income $58,756 $32,877
Average Commute 23.4 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 24 25
Crime Level 12.4 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 88 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+66.7 R+25.4
Orange, TX
C+
77.4 Score

Orange, TX

Small Texas city with local appeal

Median Home

$184,568

Population

19,108

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

24

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Ruston, LA
C-
72.3 Score

Ruston, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$229,937

Population

22,233

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

25

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