Framingham, MA vs Houston, 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.
Framingham
64.6
#1685 nationally
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Framingham leads in median household income ($94,909 vs $57,791). Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 145). Houston leads in walk score (48 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Framingham, MA | Houston, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1685) | 72.1 (#926) |
| Population | 71,875 | 2,314,157 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $671,985 | $263,563 |
| Median Household Income | $94,909 | $57,791 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+5.5 |
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64.6 Score
Framingham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$671,985
Population
71,875
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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