Denton, TX vs Plum, PA
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
Plum leads in crime level (1.7 vs 5.6). Denton leads in walk score (34 vs 13). Plum leads in median household income ($91,931 vs $71,921).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | Plum, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 158,349 | 26,391 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $91,931 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+20.3 |
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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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Score
Plum, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
26,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Median Income
$91,931
Northeast
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