Hartford, CT 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.
Hartford
74.7
#564 nationally
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $38,891). Hartford leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 29.4 min). Hartford leads in cost of living index (101 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hartford, CT | Katy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#564) | 72.3 (#905) |
| Population | 121,054 | 26,360 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $203,328 | $337,000 |
| Median Household Income | $38,891 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | N/A |
| Crime Level | High | 6.2 |
| School Rating | 3.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Hartford has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.7 Score
Hartford, CT
Insurance capital with historic charm
Median Home
$203,328
Population
121,054
Crime
High
Schools
C-
Northeast
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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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