Katy, TX vs Lake Stevens, WA
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
Lake Stevens
66.2
#1574 nationally
Lake Stevens leads in crime level (3.2 vs 6.2). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 137). Katy leads in average commute (29.4 min vs 35.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | Lake Stevens, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 66.2 (#1574) |
| Population | 26,360 | 40,521 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $698,093 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $111,821 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 23 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+19.0 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Lake Stevens 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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D
66.2 Score
Lake Stevens, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$698,093
Population
40,521
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Pacific
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