Princeton, TX vs Texas City, 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.
Princeton
71.3
#1000 nationally
Texas City
77.2
#273 nationally
Princeton leads in median household income ($93,586 vs $61,359). Texas City leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 34.1 min). Princeton leads in crime level (7.5 vs 9.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Princeton, TX | Texas City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#1000) | 77.2 (#273) |
| Population | 28,027 | 56,609 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $288,891 | $230,169 |
| Median Household Income | $93,586 | $61,359 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 36 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+27.4 |
Data coverage note: Princeton is missing data for 1 metric that Texas City 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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C+
77.2 Score
Texas City, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$230,169
Population
56,609
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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