Galveston, TX vs Johnstown, CO
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.
Galveston
71.6
#967 nationally
Johnstown
68.5
#1313 nationally
Johnstown leads in crime level (4.9 vs 14.7). Johnstown leads in median household income ($120,395 vs $57,453). Galveston leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 27.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Galveston, TX | Johnstown, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.6 (#967) | 68.5 (#1313) |
| Population | 53,237 | 19,511 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $320,772 | $505,142 |
| Median Household Income | $57,453 | $120,395 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 14.7 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | R+21.0 |
Data coverage note: Johnstown is missing data for 1 metric that Galveston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.6 Score
Galveston, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$320,772
Population
53,237
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Southwest
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D+
68.5 Score
Johnstown, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$505,142
Population
19,511
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$120,395
West
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