Balch Springs, TX vs Glenn Heights, 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.
Balch Springs
71
#1030 nationally
Glenn Heights
69
#1263 nationally
Glenn Heights leads in crime level (6.4 vs 11.4). Glenn Heights leads in median household income ($87,686 vs $58,680). Glenn Heights leads in average commute (31.2 min vs 37.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Balch Springs, TX | Glenn Heights, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1030) | 69 (#1263) |
| Population | 26,711 | 18,793 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,320 | $331,753 |
| Median Household Income | $58,680 | $87,686 |
| Average Commute | 37.2 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+22.2 |
Data coverage note: Glenn Heights is missing data for 1 metric that Balch Springs has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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 Score
Glenn Heights, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,753
Population
18,793
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$87,686
Southwest
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