Fate, TX vs Kirkland, WA
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.
Fate
73.8
#671 nationally
Kirkland
68
#1358 nationally
Fate leads in cost of living index (120 vs 179). Kirkland leads in average commute (25.5 min vs 35 min). Kirkland leads in median household income ($135,608 vs $121,935).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fate, TX | Kirkland, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#671) | 68 (#1358) |
| Population | 24,626 | 91,194 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,854 | $1,212,741 |
| Median Household Income | $121,935 | $135,608 |
| Average Commute | 35 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 51 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 179 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.9 | D+51.7 |
Data coverage note: Fate is missing data for 1 metric that Kirkland has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.8 Score
Fate, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,854
Population
24,626
Crime
Low
Median Income
$121,935
Southwest
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D+
68 Score
Kirkland, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,212,741
Population
91,194
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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