Galveston, TX vs Midland, 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.

Galveston

71.6

#967 nationally

vs

Midland

74.1

#638 nationally

Midland leads in median household income ($90,448 vs $57,453). Midland leads in crime level (10.0 vs 14.7). Galveston leads in walk score (54 vs 42).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Galveston, TX Midland, TX
WhereAtHome Score 71.6 (#967) 74.1 (#638)
Population 53,237 138,397
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $320,772 $332,692
Median Household Income $57,453 $90,448
Average Commute 20.8 min 19.9 min
Walk Score 54 42
Crime Level 14.7 10.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 101 108
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+27.4 R+60.5