Galveston, TX vs Lexington, KY
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
Lexington
71.9
#950 nationally
Galveston leads in walk score (54 vs 36). Lexington leads in cost of living index (93 vs 101). Lexington leads in median household income ($61,742 vs $57,453).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Galveston, TX | Lexington, KY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.6 (#967) | 71.9 (#950) |
| Population | 53,237 | 324,756 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $320,772 | $334,819 |
| Median Household Income | $57,453 | $61,742 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 14.7 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+18.1 |
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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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71.9 Score
Lexington, KY
Horse Capital of the World
Median Home
$334,819
Population
324,756
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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