Atwater, CA 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.
Atwater
63.7
#1742 nationally
Balch Springs
71
#1030 nationally
Balch Springs leads in crime level (11.4 vs 19.5). Atwater leads in walk score (41 vs 27). Atwater leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 37.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Atwater, CA | Balch Springs, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1742) | 71 (#1030) |
| Population | 32,052 | 26,711 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $425,295 | $224,320 |
| Median Household Income | $64,195 | $58,680 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 37.2 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 19.5 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+22.2 |
D
63.7 Score
Atwater, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$425,295
Population
32,052
Crime
High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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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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