Temple, TX vs Worcester, MA
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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 29). Temple leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 26.4 min). Temple leads in median household income ($61,003 vs $52,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Temple, TX | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.1 (#388) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 93,095 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $248,213 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $61,003 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.2 | D+10.0 |
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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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66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
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Northeast
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