Auburn, NY 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.
Auburn
77.5
#237 nationally
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
The Colony leads in median household income ($106,518 vs $48,203). Auburn leads in walk score (52 vs 28). Auburn leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 27.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, NY | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#237) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 25,983 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $229,007 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $48,203 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.0 | R+13.2 |
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77.5 Score
Auburn, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$229,007
Population
25,983
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
52
Northeast
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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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