Grapevine, TX vs Marion, IA
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.
Grapevine
70.5
#1095 nationally
Marion
80.8
#63 nationally
Marion leads in crime level (3.4 vs 4.9). Grapevine leads in median household income ($107,165 vs $81,519). Marion leads in cost of living index (94 vs 123).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Grapevine, TX | Marion, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1095) | 80.8 (#63) |
| Population | 50,928 | 42,213 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $554,188 | $281,229 |
| Median Household Income | $107,165 | $81,519 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+9.9 |
C-
70.5 Score
Grapevine, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$554,188
Population
50,928
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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B-
80.8 Score
Marion, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,229
Population
42,213
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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