Palestine, TX vs Schertz, 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.
Palestine
74.5
#585 nationally
Schertz
74.5
#586 nationally
Schertz leads in crime level (4.2 vs 11.4). Schertz leads in median household income ($94,173 vs $43,759). Palestine leads in average commute (20.5 min vs 30.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palestine, TX | Schertz, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#585) | 74.5 (#586) |
| Population | 19,372 | 43,239 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $198,935 | $315,578 |
| Median Household Income | $43,759 | $94,173 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+61.8 | R+29.5 |
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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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74.5 Score
Schertz, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$315,578
Population
43,239
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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