Grapevine, TX vs Salem, 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.
Grapevine
70.5
#1095 nationally
Salem
73.2
#778 nationally
Grapevine leads in median household income ($107,165 vs $68,402). Grapevine leads in crime level (4.9 vs 7.2). Salem leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 22.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Grapevine, TX | Salem, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1095) | 73.2 (#778) |
| Population | 50,928 | 25,600 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $554,188 | $312,662 |
| Median Household Income | $107,165 | $68,402 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+19.3 |
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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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73.2 Score
Salem, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$312,662
Population
25,600
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Northeast
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