Kettering, OH vs Terrell, TX
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.
Kettering
84
#9 nationally
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Kettering leads in crime level (1.2 vs 8.4). Kettering leads in average commute (19.8 min vs 24.7 min). Kettering leads in median household income ($69,818 vs $61,513).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kettering, OH | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 84 (#9) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 56,876 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $247,857 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $69,818 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.2 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | Even | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Kettering has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
B
84 Score
Kettering, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$247,857
Population
56,876
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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C-
70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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