Baytown, TX vs Punta Gorda, FL
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
Punta Gorda
74
#651 nationally
Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 12.1). Baytown leads in walk score (33 vs 14). Baytown leads in cost of living index (93 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baytown, TX | Punta Gorda, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#780) | 74 (#651) |
| Population | 84,067 | 20,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $246,742 | $335,133 |
| Median Household Income | $61,158 | $75,898 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 12.1 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+34.0 |
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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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74 Score
Punta Gorda, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$335,133
Population
20,227
Crime
Low
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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