Burleson, TX vs Katy, 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.
Burleson
73.2
#767 nationally
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Burleson leads in crime level (4.7 vs 6.2). Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $87,312). Burleson leads in cost of living index (104 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burleson, TX | Katy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#767) | 72.3 (#905) |
| Population | 55,220 | 26,360 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $340,014 | $337,000 |
| Median Household Income | $87,312 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.4 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Burleson has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.2 Score
Burleson, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$340,014
Population
55,220
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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