College Station, TX vs Goose Creek, SC
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
Goose Creek
71.4
#981 nationally
College Station leads in walk score (34 vs 14). Goose Creek leads in median household income ($84,041 vs $52,397). College Station leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 26 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | College Station, TX | Goose Creek, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#841) | 71.4 (#981) |
| Population | 125,192 | 49,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $349,346 | $325,372 |
| Median Household Income | $52,397 | $84,041 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | R+16.3 |
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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C-
71.4 Score
Goose Creek, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$325,372
Population
49,249
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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