Fate, TX vs Sioux Falls, SD
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
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 35 min). Fate leads in median household income ($121,935 vs $68,921). Sioux Falls leads in cost of living index (92 vs 120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fate, TX | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#671) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 24,626 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,854 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $121,935 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 35 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 38 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.9 | R+12.7 |
Data coverage note: Fate is missing data for 1 metric that Sioux Falls 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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C
75.5 Score
Sioux Falls, SD
Rising star of the Northern Plains
Median Home
$336,110
Population
205,992
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
Midwest
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