Katy, TX vs Valley Stream, 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
Valley Stream
64.4
#1697 nationally
Katy leads in average commute (29.4 min vs 42.3 min). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 144). Katy leads in crime level (6.2 vs 6.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | Valley Stream, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 64.4 (#1697) |
| Population | 26,360 | 40,007 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $776,097 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $122,048 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 42.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 69 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 144 |
| 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 Valley Stream 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
64.4 Score
Valley Stream, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$776,097
Population
40,007
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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