Temple, TX 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.
Temple
76.1
#388 nationally
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
The Colony leads in median household income ($106,518 vs $61,003). The Colony leads in crime level (5.2 vs 8.7). Temple leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 27.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Temple, TX | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.1 (#388) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 93,095 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $248,213 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $61,003 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.2 | R+13.2 |
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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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C
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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