Katy, TX vs Ormond Beach, 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
Ormond Beach
71.1
#1025 nationally
Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $65,238). Ormond Beach leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 29.4 min). Ormond Beach leads in crime level (5.6 vs 6.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | Ormond Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 71.1 (#1025) |
| Population | 26,360 | 44,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $366,842 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $65,238 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 21 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | R+21.8 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Ormond 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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C-
71.1 Score
Ormond Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$366,842
Population
44,277
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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