Balch Springs, TX vs Keller, 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
Keller
71.9
#948 nationally
Keller leads in crime level (2.1 vs 11.4). Keller leads in median household income ($162,094 vs $58,680). Balch Springs leads in cost of living index (92 vs 134).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Balch Springs, TX | Keller, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1030) | 71.9 (#948) |
| Population | 26,711 | 46,316 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,320 | $654,648 |
| Median Household Income | $58,680 | $162,094 |
| Average Commute | 37.2 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+5.1 |
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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C-
71.9 Score
Keller, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$654,648
Population
46,316
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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