Houston, TX vs Sterling Heights, MI
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
Sterling Heights
72.7
#851 nationally
Houston leads in walk score (48 vs 33). Sterling Heights leads in median household income ($75,381 vs $57,791). Sterling Heights leads in average commute (26 min vs 28.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Sterling Heights, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 72.7 (#851) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 133,306 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $313,695 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $75,381 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 33 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 6.3 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+13.7 |
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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72.7 Score
Sterling Heights, MI
Mid-size Michigan city with community character
Median Home
$313,695
Population
133,306
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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