Fate, TX vs Madison, WI
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
Madison
73.1
#790 nationally
Madison leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 35 min). Fate leads in median household income ($121,935 vs $76,184). Madison leads in cost of living index (109 vs 120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fate, TX | Madison, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#671) | 73.1 (#790) |
| Population | 24,626 | 269,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,854 | $432,061 |
| Median Household Income | $121,935 | $76,184 |
| Average Commute | 35 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 48 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 109 |
| 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 Madison has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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73.1 Score
Madison, WI
Education excellence on the isthmus
Median Home
$432,061
Population
269,840
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
A-
Midwest
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