College Station, TX vs Sweetwater, FL
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
Sweetwater
65.9
#1603 nationally
Sweetwater leads in crime level (2.8 vs 4.7). College Station leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 27.9 min). Sweetwater leads in cost of living index (107 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | College Station, TX | Sweetwater, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#841) | 65.9 (#1603) |
| Population | 125,192 | 20,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $349,346 | $448,534 |
| Median Household Income | $52,397 | $53,159 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 2.8 |
| 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+11.4 |
Data coverage note: Sweetwater is missing data for 1 metric that College Station has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
65.9 Score
Sweetwater, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$448,534
Population
20,352
Crime
Low
Median Income
$53,159
Southeast
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