Watauga, 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.
Watauga
80.2
#92 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Watauga leads in median household income ($88,775 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 40). Worcester leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 28.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Watauga, TX | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.2 (#92) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 22,934 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $276,575 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $88,775 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+10.0 |
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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D
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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