Galveston, TX vs Provo, UT
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
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Galveston leads in walk score (54 vs 44). Provo leads in median household income ($62,891 vs $57,453). Galveston leads in cost of living index (101 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Galveston, TX | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.6 (#967) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 53,237 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $320,772 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $57,453 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 14.7 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | R+39.8 |
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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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C
73.8 Score
Provo, UT
BYU energy meets startup culture
Median Home
$485,084
Population
117,335
Crime
Very Low
Schools
B+
West
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