Palestine, TX vs Plattsburgh, NY
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.
Palestine
74.5
#585 nationally
Plattsburgh
76.4
#354 nationally
Plattsburgh leads in walk score (55 vs 23). Plattsburgh leads in average commute (14.5 min vs 20.5 min). Plattsburgh leads in median household income ($55,049 vs $43,759).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palestine, TX | Plattsburgh, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#585) | 76.4 (#354) |
| Population | 19,372 | 19,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $198,935 | $258,665 |
| Median Household Income | $43,759 | $55,049 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 14.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 14.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+61.8 | R+2.1 |
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74.5 Score
Palestine, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$198,935
Population
19,372
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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76.4 Score
Plattsburgh, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$258,665
Population
19,867
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Northeast
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