Keller, TX vs Palmdale, CA
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.
Keller
71.9
#948 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Keller leads in crime level (2.1 vs 15.1). Keller leads in median household income ($162,094 vs $78,414). Keller leads in average commute (28.5 min vs 41.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Keller, TX | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#948) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 46,316 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $654,648 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $162,094 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+32.9 |
C-
71.9 Score
Keller, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$654,648
Population
46,316
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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F
58 Score
Palmdale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$503,499
Population
161,404
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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