Avon Lake, OH vs Melissa, 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.
Avon Lake
75
#507 nationally
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Avon Lake leads in crime level (0.5 vs 1.0). Melissa leads in median household income ($138,465 vs $103,946). Avon Lake leads in average commute (28.3 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Avon Lake, OH | Melissa, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#507) | 74.8 (#551) |
| Population | 25,942 | 23,571 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,538 | $430,394 |
| Median Household Income | $103,946 | $138,465 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.7 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that Avon Lake has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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75 Score
Avon Lake, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,538
Population
25,942
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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74.8 Score
Melissa, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$430,394
Population
23,571
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$138,465
Southwest
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