Temple, 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.
Temple
76.1
#388 nationally
Texas City
77.2
#273 nationally
Texas City leads in walk score (36 vs 29). Temple leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 23.4 min). Temple leads in crime level (8.7 vs 9.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Temple, TX | Texas City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.1 (#388) | 77.2 (#273) |
| Population | 93,095 | 56,609 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $248,213 | $230,169 |
| Median Household Income | $61,003 | $61,359 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.2 | R+27.4 |
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76.1 Score
Temple, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$248,213
Population
93,095
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Southwest
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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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