Abilene, TX vs Haltom 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.
Abilene
77.5
#236 nationally
Haltom City
75.3
#475 nationally
Abilene leads in average commute (15.2 min vs 25 min). Haltom City leads in crime level (7.5 vs 11.6). Haltom City leads in walk score (39 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Abilene, TX | Haltom City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#236) | 75.3 (#475) |
| Population | 129,043 | 45,290 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,710 | $244,636 |
| Median Household Income | $59,254 | $57,649 |
| Average Commute | 15.2 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+49.8 | R+5.1 |
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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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75.3 Score
Haltom City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$244,636
Population
45,290
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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