Ames, IA 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.
Ames
76.2
#367 nationally
Glenn Heights
69
#1263 nationally
Ames leads in average commute (15.8 min vs 31.2 min). Ames leads in crime level (4.1 vs 6.4). Glenn Heights leads in median household income ($87,686 vs $57,428).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ames, IA | Glenn Heights, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#367) | 69 (#1263) |
| Population | 65,686 | 18,793 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $306,337 | $331,753 |
| Median Household Income | $57,428 | $87,686 |
| Average Commute | 15.8 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+22.2 |
Data coverage note: Glenn Heights is missing data for 1 metric that Ames has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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76.2 Score
Ames, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$306,337
Population
65,686
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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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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