Balch Springs, TX vs Pooler, GA
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
Pooler
75.2
#491 nationally
Pooler leads in crime level (2.9 vs 11.4). Balch Springs leads in walk score (27 vs 13). Pooler leads in average commute (24 min vs 37.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Balch Springs, TX | Pooler, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1030) | 75.2 (#491) |
| Population | 26,711 | 29,544 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,320 | $343,718 |
| Median Household Income | $58,680 | $89,812 |
| Average Commute | 37.2 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+18.0 |
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
75.2 Score
Pooler, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$343,718
Population
29,544
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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