Pharr, TX vs Pittsburgh, PA
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.
Pharr
78.9
#154 nationally
Pittsburgh
75
#521 nationally
Pittsburgh leads in walk score (62 vs 33). Pharr leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 26.1 min). Pittsburgh leads in median household income ($54,042 vs $45,016).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pharr, TX | Pittsburgh, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.9 (#154) | 75 (#521) |
| Population | 80,410 | 302,898 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $163,130 | $240,989 |
| Median Household Income | $45,016 | $54,042 |
| Average Commute | 21.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+20.3 |
C+
78.9 Score
Pharr, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$163,130
Population
80,410
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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C
75 Score
Pittsburgh, PA
Steel City reinvented
Median Home
$240,989
Population
302,898
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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