American Fork, UT vs Balch Springs, 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.
American Fork
72
#931 nationally
Balch Springs
71
#1030 nationally
American Fork leads in crime level (3.3 vs 11.4). American Fork leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 37.2 min). American Fork leads in median household income ($90,490 vs $58,680).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | American Fork, UT | Balch Springs, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#931) | 71 (#1030) |
| Population | 38,549 | 26,711 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $529,134 | $224,320 |
| Median Household Income | $90,490 | $58,680 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 37.2 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+22.2 |
C-
72 Score
American Fork, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,134
Population
38,549
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
West
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C-
71 Score
Balch Springs, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,320
Population
26,711
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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