College Station, TX vs Gallatin, TN
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.
College Station
72.7
#841 nationally
Gallatin
68.5
#1311 nationally
College Station leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 26 min). College Station leads in walk score (34 vs 24). Gallatin leads in median household income ($68,548 vs $52,397).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | College Station, TX | Gallatin, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#841) | 68.5 (#1311) |
| Population | 125,192 | 50,355 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $349,346 | $438,486 |
| Median Household Income | $52,397 | $68,548 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 5.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | R+41.8 |
C-
72.7 Score
College Station, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$349,346
Population
125,192
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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D+
68.5 Score
Gallatin, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$438,486
Population
50,355
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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