Balch Springs, TX vs Edgewater, FL
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.
Balch Springs
71
#1030 nationally
Edgewater
69.5
#1196 nationally
Balch Springs leads in walk score (27 vs 15). Edgewater leads in crime level (7.3 vs 11.4). Edgewater leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 37.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Balch Springs, TX | Edgewater, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1030) | 69.5 (#1196) |
| Population | 26,711 | 23,636 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,320 | $297,491 |
| Median Household Income | $58,680 | $56,886 |
| Average Commute | 37.2 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 7.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+21.8 |
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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D+
69.5 Score
Edgewater, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$297,491
Population
23,636
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
15
Southeast
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