Chester, PA vs Stephenville, 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.
Stephenville
73.8
#680 nationally
Stephenville leads in crime level (4.9 vs 22.8). Chester leads in walk score (60 vs 36). Stephenville leads in average commute (15.6 min vs 21.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chester, PA | Stephenville, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,595 | 21,946 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $324,964 |
| Median Household Income | $39,193 | $48,088 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 15.6 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 22.8 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.7 | R+68.0 |
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Score
Chester, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
33,595
Crime
High
Walk Score
60
Median Income
$39,193
Northeast
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73.8 Score
Stephenville, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,964
Population
21,946
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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