Denison, TX vs Muncie, IN
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.
Denison
79
#144 nationally
Muncie
76
#399 nationally
Denison leads in crime level (4.8 vs 16.5). Denison leads in median household income ($58,930 vs $40,309). Muncie leads in walk score (38 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denison, TX | Muncie, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79 (#144) | 76 (#399) |
| Population | 26,343 | 65,081 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $225,218 | $157,737 |
| Median Household Income | $58,930 | $40,309 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 16.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 81 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.3 | R+15.8 |
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79 Score
Denison, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$225,218
Population
26,343
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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76 Score
Muncie, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$157,737
Population
65,081
Crime
High
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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