Dickinson, TX vs Fort Collins, CO
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.
Dickinson
77
#284 nationally
Fort Collins
69.4
#1216 nationally
Fort Collins leads in walk score (42 vs 28). Fort Collins leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 28.1 min). Dickinson leads in cost of living index (99 vs 114).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dickinson, TX | Fort Collins, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#284) | 69.4 (#1216) |
| Population | 21,834 | 174,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,294 | $565,732 |
| Median Household Income | $81,739 | $74,126 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+17.6 |
C+
77 Score
Dickinson, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$270,294
Population
21,834
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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D+
69.4 Score
Fort Collins, CO
College town with craft beer culture
Median Home
$565,732
Population
174,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
West
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