Golden Valley, MN vs Katy, 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.
Golden Valley
75.7
#424 nationally
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Golden Valley leads in crime level (1.8 vs 6.2). Golden Valley leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 29.4 min). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Golden Valley, MN | Katy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#424) | 72.3 (#905) |
| Population | 21,211 | 26,360 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $446,491 | $337,000 |
| Median Household Income | $110,026 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Golden Valley has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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75.7 Score
Golden Valley, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$446,491
Population
21,211
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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