Katy, TX vs New Brighton, MN
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
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
New Brighton leads in crime level (2.5 vs 6.2). New Brighton leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 29.4 min). Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $84,707).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | New Brighton, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 75.6 (#440) |
| Population | 26,360 | 22,228 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $389,217 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $84,707 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 35 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+43.3 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that New Brighton 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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75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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