Baytown, TX vs Madison, WI
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.
Baytown
73.1
#780 nationally
Madison
73.1
#790 nationally
Madison leads in walk score (48 vs 33). Madison leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 25.9 min). Madison leads in median household income ($76,184 vs $61,158).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baytown, TX | Madison, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#780) | 73.1 (#790) |
| Population | 84,067 | 269,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $246,742 | $432,061 |
| Median Household Income | $61,158 | $76,184 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 12.1 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+51.7 |
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73.1 Score
Baytown, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$246,742
Population
84,067
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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73.1 Score
Madison, WI
Education excellence on the isthmus
Median Home
$432,061
Population
269,840
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
A-
Midwest
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