Princeton, TX vs Redmond, WA
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.
Princeton
71.3
#1000 nationally
Redmond
67
#1479 nationally
Redmond leads in crime level (3.6 vs 7.5). Princeton leads in cost of living index (107 vs 191). Redmond leads in median household income ($155,287 vs $93,586).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Princeton, TX | Redmond, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#1000) | 67 (#1479) |
| Population | 28,027 | 80,280 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $288,891 | $1,352,192 |
| Median Household Income | $93,586 | $155,287 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 33 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 3.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 191 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+51.7 |
Data coverage note: Princeton is missing data for 1 metric that Redmond has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.3 Score
Princeton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$288,891
Population
28,027
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$93,586
Southwest
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D+
67 Score
Redmond, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,352,192
Population
80,280
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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