Houston, TX vs Lexington, KY
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.
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Lexington
71.9
#950 nationally
Lexington leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 28.5 min). Houston leads in walk score (48 vs 36). Lexington leads in school rating (6.4 vs 5.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Lexington, KY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 71.9 (#950) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 324,756 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $334,819 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $61,742 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | Moderate |
| School Rating | 5.5 | 6.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+18.1 |
C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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C-
71.9 Score
Lexington, KY
Horse Capital of the World
Median Home
$334,819
Population
324,756
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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