Galveston, TX vs Suffolk, VA
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
Suffolk
66.3
#1564 nationally
Galveston leads in walk score (54 vs 15). Suffolk leads in median household income ($87,758 vs $57,453). Suffolk leads in crime level (10.2 vs 14.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Galveston, TX | Suffolk, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.6 (#967) | 66.3 (#1564) |
| Population | 53,237 | 100,659 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $320,772 | $390,919 |
| Median Household Income | $57,453 | $87,758 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 14.7 | 10.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+15.9 |
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
66.3 Score
Suffolk, VA
Mid-size Virginia city with community character
Median Home
$390,919
Population
100,659
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
15
Northeast
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