La Porte, TX vs Saginaw, 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.
La Porte
78.1
#196 nationally
Saginaw
75.9
#411 nationally
La Porte leads in crime level (4.7 vs 7.1). Saginaw leads in median household income ($99,752 vs $79,193). Saginaw leads in walk score (30 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Porte, TX | Saginaw, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#196) | 75.9 (#411) |
| Population | 36,991 | 25,139 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,347 | $299,959 |
| Median Household Income | $79,193 | $99,752 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+5.1 |
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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
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75.9 Score
Saginaw, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$299,959
Population
25,139
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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