Hurst, TX vs Malden, MA
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.
Hurst
72.7
#844 nationally
Malden
65.2
#1646 nationally
Malden leads in walk score (73 vs 49). Hurst leads in average commute (24.9 min vs 36.5 min). Hurst leads in cost of living index (105 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hurst, TX | Malden, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#844) | 65.2 (#1646) |
| Population | 39,304 | 65,133 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $339,279 | $688,066 |
| Median Household Income | $71,275 | $90,295 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 36.5 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 9.7 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+39.5 |
C-
72.7 Score
Hurst, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$339,279
Population
39,304
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
49
Southwest
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D
65.2 Score
Malden, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$688,066
Population
65,133
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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