Abilene, TX vs Glenn Heights, 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.
Abilene
77.5
#236 nationally
Glenn Heights
69
#1263 nationally
Abilene leads in average commute (15.2 min vs 31.2 min). Glenn Heights leads in crime level (6.4 vs 11.6). Glenn Heights leads in median household income ($87,686 vs $59,254).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Abilene, TX | Glenn Heights, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#236) | 69 (#1263) |
| Population | 129,043 | 18,793 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,710 | $331,753 |
| Median Household Income | $59,254 | $87,686 |
| Average Commute | 15.2 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+49.8 | D+22.2 |
Data coverage note: Glenn Heights is missing data for 1 metric that Abilene has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
77.5 Score
Abilene, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$222,710
Population
129,043
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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D+
69 Score
Glenn Heights, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,753
Population
18,793
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$87,686
Southwest
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