Dickinson, TX vs Little Elm, 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.
Dickinson
77
#284 nationally
Little Elm
72.2
#919 nationally
Little Elm leads in crime level (3.7 vs 5.9). Dickinson leads in average commute (28.1 min vs 37.9 min). Little Elm leads in median household income ($110,218 vs $81,739).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dickinson, TX | Little Elm, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#284) | 72.2 (#919) |
| Population | 21,834 | 58,496 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,294 | $400,423 |
| Median Household Income | $81,739 | $110,218 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 37.9 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | R+13.2 |
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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C-
72.2 Score
Little Elm, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$400,423
Population
58,496
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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