Palestine, TX vs Wooster, OH
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
Wooster
76
#403 nationally
Wooster leads in crime level (7.8 vs 11.4). Wooster leads in walk score (33 vs 23). Wooster leads in median household income ($61,608 vs $43,759).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palestine, TX | Wooster, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#585) | 76 (#403) |
| Population | 19,372 | 27,030 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $198,935 | $267,893 |
| Median Household Income | $43,759 | $61,608 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 16.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+61.8 | R+39.3 |
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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 Score
Wooster, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$267,893
Population
27,030
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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