Chapel Hill, NC vs The Colony, 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.
Chapel Hill
68.6
#1303 nationally
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
Chapel Hill leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 27.7 min). The Colony leads in median household income ($106,518 vs $85,940). Chapel Hill leads in walk score (34 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chapel Hill, NC | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1303) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 62,043 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $636,021 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $85,940 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.1 | R+13.2 |
D+
68.6 Score
Chapel Hill, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$636,021
Population
62,043
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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