Barberton, OH vs Lancaster, 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.
Barberton
80.6
#68 nationally
Lancaster
69.9
#1155 nationally
Barberton leads in walk score (42 vs 22). Barberton leads in crime level (8.3 vs 11.2). Lancaster leads in median household income ($65,323 vs $49,289).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Barberton, OH | Lancaster, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.6 (#68) | 69.9 (#1155) |
| Population | 24,563 | 40,215 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $158,581 | $273,149 |
| Median Household Income | $49,289 | $65,323 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.0 | D+22.2 |
B-
80.6 Score
Barberton, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$158,581
Population
24,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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D+
69.9 Score
Lancaster, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$273,149
Population
40,215
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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