Richardson, TX vs Universal 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.
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Richardson leads in crime level (4.0 vs 7.1). Richardson leads in median household income ($94,362 vs $71,287). Richardson leads in walk score (44 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richardson, TX | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#801) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 117,435 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,040 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $94,362 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+9.8 |
C
73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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C
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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