Colleyville, TX vs Ruston, LA
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.
Colleyville
71.8
#955 nationally
Ruston
72.3
#911 nationally
Colleyville leads in crime level (1.1 vs 11.7). Colleyville leads in median household income ($196,298 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 24.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Colleyville, TX | Ruston, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.8 (#955) | 72.3 (#911) |
| Population | 25,736 | 22,233 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $919,474 | $229,937 |
| Median Household Income | $196,298 | $32,877 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 13.9 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 153 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+25.4 |
C-
71.8 Score
Colleyville, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$919,474
Population
25,736
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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C-
72.3 Score
Ruston, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$229,937
Population
22,233
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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