Charlottesville, VA vs Pharr, 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.
Charlottesville
70.1
#1130 nationally
Pharr
78.9
#154 nationally
Charlottesville leads in walk score (58 vs 33). Pharr leads in crime level (6.1 vs 9.8). Charlottesville leads in median household income ($67,177 vs $45,016).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlottesville, VA | Pharr, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1130) | 78.9 (#154) |
| Population | 44,983 | 80,410 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,903 | $163,130 |
| Median Household Income | $67,177 | $45,016 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+68.7 | R+2.9 |
C-
70.1 Score
Charlottesville, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,903
Population
44,983
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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C+
78.9 Score
Pharr, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$163,130
Population
80,410
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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