Deer Park, TX vs Lafayette, 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.
Deer Park
80.3
#82 nationally
Lafayette
73.6
#705 nationally
Deer Park leads in crime level (3.7 vs 29.2). Deer Park leads in median household income ($89,219 vs $58,850). Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deer Park, TX | Lafayette, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.3 (#82) | 73.6 (#705) |
| Population | 33,176 | 121,467 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,493 | $227,080 |
| Median Household Income | $89,219 | $58,850 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 29.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+31.4 |
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
73.6 Score
Lafayette, LA
Mid-size Louisiana city with community character
Median Home
$227,080
Population
121,467
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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