Deer Park, TX vs Helena, AL
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.
Deer Park
80.3
#82 nationally
Helena
74.5
#582 nationally
Deer Park leads in walk score (33 vs 12). Helena leads in crime level (2.0 vs 3.7). Deer Park leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deer Park, TX | Helena, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.3 (#82) | 74.5 (#582) |
| Population | 33,176 | 22,117 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,493 | $367,018 |
| Median Household Income | $89,219 | $107,360 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 12 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+40.8 |
B-
80.3 Score
Deer Park, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,493
Population
33,176
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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C
74.5 Score
Helena, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,018
Population
22,117
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
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