Austin, TX vs Spring Valley, NY
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
Spring Valley
60.5
#1933 nationally
Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $50,749). Spring Valley leads in walk score (51 vs 42). Spring Valley leads in cost of living index (126 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Spring Valley, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 60.5 (#1933) |
| Population | 967,862 | 32,969 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $888,313 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $50,749 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 51 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 13.2 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+11.8 |
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-
60.5 Score
Spring Valley, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$888,313
Population
32,969
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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