Palestine, TX vs Worcester, MA
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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 23). Palestine leads in average commute (20.5 min vs 26.4 min). Worcester leads in median household income ($52,891 vs $43,759).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palestine, TX | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#585) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 19,372 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $198,935 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $43,759 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+61.8 | D+10.0 |
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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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66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
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Northeast
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