Allen, TX vs Shaker Heights, OH
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
Shaker Heights
78.4
#182 nationally
Shaker Heights leads in walk score (45 vs 35). Allen leads in median household income ($121,259 vs $96,494). Allen leads in crime level (2.9 vs 3.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Allen, TX | Shaker Heights, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#630) | 78.4 (#182) |
| Population | 111,620 | 28,541 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $493,450 | $356,977 |
| Median Household Income | $121,259 | $96,494 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 23.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+31.5 |
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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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78.4 Score
Shaker Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$356,977
Population
28,541
Crime
Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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