Denison, TX vs Nacogdoches, TX
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
Nacogdoches
75
#520 nationally
Denison leads in median household income ($58,930 vs $37,612). Denison leads in crime level (4.8 vs 6.5). Nacogdoches leads in average commute (16.7 min vs 20.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denison, TX | Nacogdoches, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79 (#144) | 75 (#520) |
| Population | 26,343 | 32,156 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $225,218 | $224,292 |
| Median Household Income | $58,930 | $37,612 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 16.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.3 | R+38.8 |
C+
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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C
75 Score
Nacogdoches, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,292
Population
32,156
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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