Tyler, TX vs Waco, 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.

Tyler

74.5

#587 nationally

vs

Waco

77.1

#281 nationally

Tyler leads in median household income ($63,056 vs $47,421). Waco leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 20.6 min). Tyler leads in crime level (10.7 vs 11.7).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Tyler, TX Waco, TX
WhereAtHome Score 74.5 (#587) 77.1 (#281)
Population 110,327 144,816
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $253,272 $197,359
Median Household Income $63,056 $47,421
Average Commute 20.6 min 17.5 min
Walk Score 35 35
Crime Level 10.7 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 97 93
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+45.1 R+30.9