Katy, TX vs Lauderdale Lakes, FL
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
Lauderdale Lakes
76.6
#333 nationally
Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $41,644). Katy leads in crime level (6.2 vs 10.4). Lauderdale Lakes leads in cost of living index (98 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | Lauderdale Lakes, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 76.6 (#333) |
| Population | 26,360 | 36,035 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $138,348 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $41,644 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 41 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 10.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+17.0 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Lauderdale Lakes has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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
76.6 Score
Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$138,348
Population
36,035
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Southeast
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