Katy, TX vs Long Beach, NY
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
Long Beach
67.8
#1381 nationally
Long Beach leads in crime level (2.1 vs 6.2). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 162). Katy leads in average commute (29.4 min vs 41.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | Long Beach, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 67.8 (#1381) |
| Population | 26,360 | 34,595 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $810,461 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $125,974 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 41.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 68 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | R+4.2 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Long Beach 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+
67.8 Score
Long Beach, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$810,461
Population
34,595
Crime
Low
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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