Katy, TX vs Phoenixville, PA
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
Phoenixville
67.8
#1383 nationally
Phoenixville leads in crime level (2.3 vs 6.2). Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $91,593). Phoenixville leads in average commute (27 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | Phoenixville, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 67.8 (#1383) |
| Population | 26,360 | 19,871 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $531,576 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $91,593 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 2.3 |
| 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+14.5 |
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
Phoenixville, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,576
Population
19,871
Crime
Low
Median Income
$91,593
Northeast
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