Tavares, FL vs The Colony, 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.
Tavares
70.7
#1079 nationally
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
Tavares leads in crime level (1.8 vs 5.2). The Colony leads in median household income ($106,518 vs $54,271). Tavares leads in cost of living index (99 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Tavares, FL | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1079) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 21,061 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,089 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $54,271 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 28 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.7 | R+13.2 |
Data coverage note: Tavares is missing data for 1 metric that The Colony has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.7 Score
Tavares, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,089
Population
21,061
Crime
Low
Median Income
$54,271
Southeast
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73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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