La Porte, TX vs Sanford, ME
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
Sanford
68
#1363 nationally
La Porte leads in median household income ($79,193 vs $71,848). Sanford leads in crime level (4.3 vs 4.7). La Porte leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 27.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Porte, TX | Sanford, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#196) | 68 (#1363) |
| Population | 36,991 | 22,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,347 | $378,830 |
| Median Household Income | $79,193 | $71,848 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 4.3 |
| 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 | D+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Sanford is missing data for 1 metric that La Porte has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
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D+
68 Score
Sanford, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,830
Population
22,251
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,848
Northeast
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