Ann Arbor, MI vs The Colony, 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.
Ann Arbor
72.9
#803 nationally
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
Ann Arbor leads in walk score (57 vs 28). The Colony leads in median household income ($106,518 vs $73,018). Ann Arbor leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 27.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ann Arbor, MI | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#803) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 123,851 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $536,036 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $73,018 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Low | 5.2 |
| School Rating | 8.9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.4 | R+13.2 |
C-
72.9 Score
Ann Arbor, MI
A quintessential college town with big-city culture
Median Home
$536,036
Population
123,851
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Midwest
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C
73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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