La Porte, TX vs Overland Park, KS
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.
La Porte
78.1
#196 nationally
Overland Park
75.2
#489 nationally
Overland Park leads in walk score (32 vs 26). Overland Park leads in median household income ($97,126 vs $79,193). Overland Park leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 25.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Porte, TX | Overland Park, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#196) | 75.2 (#489) |
| Population | 36,991 | 197,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,347 | $490,568 |
| Median Household Income | $79,193 | $97,126 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.7 |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+8.5 |
C+
78.1 Score
La Porte, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$257,347
Population
36,991
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
View La Porte, TX →
C
75.2 Score
Overland Park, KS
Midwest value meets modern amenities
Median Home
$490,568
Population
197,238
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Midwest
View Overland Park, KS →
Try a different matchup
Swap La Porte for: