Fate, TX vs Mountlake Terrace, 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
Mountlake Terrace
67.3
#1439 nationally
Fate leads in crime level (1.6 vs 5.3). Fate leads in median household income ($121,935 vs $96,104). Fate leads in cost of living index (120 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fate, TX | Mountlake Terrace, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#671) | 67.3 (#1439) |
| Population | 24,626 | 21,516 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,854 | $678,553 |
| Median Household Income | $121,935 | $96,104 |
| Average Commute | 35 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 52 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.9 | D+19.0 |
Data coverage note: Fate is missing data for 1 metric that Mountlake Terrace 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+
67.3 Score
Mountlake Terrace, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$678,553
Population
21,516
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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