Allen, TX vs Dearborn Heights, MI
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.
Allen
74.1
#630 nationally
Dearborn Heights
76.8
#307 nationally
Allen leads in crime level (2.9 vs 12.6). Allen leads in median household income ($121,259 vs $58,335). Dearborn Heights leads in walk score (47 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Allen, TX | Dearborn Heights, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#630) | 76.8 (#307) |
| Population | 111,620 | 60,872 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $493,450 | $218,417 |
| Median Household Income | $121,259 | $58,335 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+29.0 |
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74.1 Score
Allen, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$493,450
Population
111,620
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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76.8 Score
Dearborn Heights, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$218,417
Population
60,872
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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