Watauga, TX vs West Haven, CT
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.
Watauga
80.2
#92 nationally
West Haven
75.7
#432 nationally
West Haven leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 28.7 min). Watauga leads in median household income ($88,775 vs $72,827). West Haven leads in walk score (48 vs 40).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Watauga, TX | West Haven, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.2 (#92) | 75.7 (#432) |
| Population | 22,934 | 54,790 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $276,575 | $368,011 |
| Median Household Income | $88,775 | $72,827 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | N/A |
B-
80.2 Score
Watauga, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,575
Population
22,934
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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C
75.7 Score
West Haven, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$368,011
Population
54,790
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Northeast
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