Baytown, TX vs Waukee, IA
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
Waukee
77.3
#263 nationally
Waukee leads in crime level (3.9 vs 12.1). Waukee leads in median household income ($106,846 vs $61,158). Waukee leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 25.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baytown, TX | Waukee, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#780) | 77.3 (#263) |
| Population | 84,067 | 31,645 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $246,742 | $343,274 |
| Median Household Income | $61,158 | $106,846 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 12.1 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+4.8 |
Data coverage note: Waukee is missing data for 1 metric that Baytown has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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77.3 Score
Waukee, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$343,274
Population
31,645
Crime
Low
Median Income
$106,846
Midwest
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