Austin, TX vs Herriman, UT
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.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Herriman
69
#1264 nationally
Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 13). Herriman leads in median household income ($115,198 vs $91,461). Austin leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Herriman, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 69 (#1264) |
| Population | 967,862 | 60,049 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $605,128 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $115,198 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 13 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 3.2 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+10.2 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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D+
69 Score
Herriman, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$605,128
Population
60,049
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
West
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