Flower Mound, TX vs Salem, 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
Salem
68.6
#1307 nationally
Salem leads in walk score (70 vs 26). Flower Mound leads in crime level (1.6 vs 4.2). Flower Mound leads in median household income ($154,471 vs $79,196).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Flower Mound, TX | Salem, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#785) | 68.6 (#1307) |
| Population | 79,445 | 44,744 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $610,100 | $614,321 |
| Median Household Income | $154,471 | $79,196 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+20.3 |
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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+
68.6 Score
Salem, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$614,321
Population
44,744
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
70
Northeast
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