Ferndale, MI vs Hutto, 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.
Ferndale
82.8
#19 nationally
Hutto
75
#516 nationally
Hutto leads in crime level (1.6 vs 5.6). Hutto leads in median household income ($105,743 vs $86,120). Ferndale leads in cost of living index (99 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ferndale, MI | Hutto, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.8 (#19) | 75 (#516) |
| Population | 19,083 | 38,765 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $254,401 | $335,073 |
| Median Household Income | $86,120 | $105,743 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | R+2.5 |
Data coverage note: Hutto is missing data for 1 metric that Ferndale has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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82.8 Score
Ferndale, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$254,401
Population
19,083
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
67
Midwest
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C
75 Score
Hutto, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$335,073
Population
38,765
Crime
Low
Median Income
$105,743
Southwest
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