Troy, OH 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.
Troy
78.9
#156 nationally
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Troy leads in crime level (3.9 vs 7.1). Troy leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 28.2 min). Troy leads in cost of living index (91 vs 99).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Troy, OH | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.9 (#156) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 26,848 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $285,809 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $69,730 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+45.1 | D+9.8 |
C+
78.9 Score
Troy, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$285,809
Population
26,848
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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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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