Flower Mound, TX vs Melrose, MA
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.
Flower Mound
73.1
#785 nationally
Melrose
67.3
#1438 nationally
Melrose leads in walk score (62 vs 26). Flower Mound leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.8). Flower Mound leads in average commute (26.7 min vs 37.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Flower Mound, TX | Melrose, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#785) | 67.3 (#1438) |
| Population | 79,445 | 29,357 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $610,100 | $930,823 |
| Median Household Income | $154,471 | $126,305 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 37.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+39.5 |
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73.1 Score
Flower Mound, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$610,100
Population
79,445
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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D+
67.3 Score
Melrose, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$930,823
Population
29,357
Crime
Low
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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