Denton, TX vs Norton Shores, 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
Norton Shores
74.8
#553 nationally
Denton leads in walk score (34 vs 15). Norton Shores leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 24.7 min). Norton Shores leads in cost of living index (95 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | Norton Shores, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#822) | 74.8 (#553) |
| Population | 158,349 | 25,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $300,428 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $72,699 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | R+1.8 |
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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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74.8 Score
Norton Shores, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$300,428
Population
25,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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