Fairfax, VA vs Katy, 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.
Fairfax
70.4
#1102 nationally
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Fairfax leads in crime level (2.5 vs 6.2). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 160). Fairfax leads in median household income ($128,708 vs $114,917).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairfax, VA | Katy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1102) | 72.3 (#905) |
| Population | 25,144 | 26,360 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,568 | $337,000 |
| Median Household Income | $128,708 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Fairfax has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.4 Score
Fairfax, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$787,568
Population
25,144
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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