Katy, TX vs Kyle, 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.
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Kyle
72
#936 nationally
Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $85,199). Katy leads in average commute (29.4 min vs 37.3 min). Kyle leads in crime level (5.4 vs 6.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | Kyle, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 72 (#936) |
| Population | 26,360 | 62,548 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $299,223 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $85,199 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 37.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 17 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+5.6 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Kyle has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
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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C-
72 Score
Kyle, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$299,223
Population
62,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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