Denton, TX vs Madison Heights, MI
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.
Denton
72.8
#822 nationally
Madison Heights
79.9
#100 nationally
Madison Heights leads in walk score (57 vs 34). Denton leads in crime level (5.6 vs 7.6). Denton leads in median household income ($71,921 vs $63,224).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | Madison Heights, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#822) | 79.9 (#100) |
| Population | 158,349 | 28,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $222,737 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $63,224 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+10.6 |
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72.8 Score
Denton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$350,224
Population
158,349
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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C+
79.9 Score
Madison Heights, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$222,737
Population
28,238
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Midwest
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