College Station, TX vs Midland, 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.
College Station
72.7
#841 nationally
Midland
74.1
#638 nationally
College Station leads in crime level (4.7 vs 10.0). Midland leads in median household income ($90,448 vs $52,397). Midland leads in walk score (42 vs 34).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | College Station, TX | Midland, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#841) | 74.1 (#638) |
| Population | 125,192 | 138,397 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $349,346 | $332,692 |
| Median Household Income | $52,397 | $90,448 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 19.9 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 10.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | R+60.5 |
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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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74.1 Score
Midland, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$332,692
Population
138,397
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Southwest
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