Durant, OK vs Houston, 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.
Durant
73.7
#684 nationally
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Durant leads in average commute (15.4 min vs 28.5 min). Houston leads in median household income ($57,791 vs $44,593). Durant leads in cost of living index (89 vs 96).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durant, OK | Houston, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#684) | 72.1 (#926) |
| Population | 20,296 | 2,314,157 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $226,720 | $263,563 |
| Median Household Income | $44,593 | $57,791 |
| Average Commute | 15.4 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 48 |
| Crime Level | 7.4 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.6 | D+5.5 |
Data coverage note: Durant is missing data for 1 metric that Houston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.7 Score
Durant, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$226,720
Population
20,296
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$44,593
Southwest
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72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
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Southwest
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