Garden City, MI vs The Colony, 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.
Garden City
80.2
#88 nationally
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
Garden City leads in walk score (50 vs 28). The Colony leads in median household income ($106,518 vs $63,630). The Colony leads in crime level (5.2 vs 7.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garden City, MI | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.2 (#88) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 26,325 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,556 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $63,630 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | R+13.2 |
B-
80.2 Score
Garden City, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$207,556
Population
26,325
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Midwest
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C
73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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