Lakeway, TX vs Merced, 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.
Lakeway
68.2
#1332 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Lakeway leads in crime level (2.1 vs 21.5). Lakeway leads in median household income ($154,118 vs $59,233). Merced leads in cost of living index (121 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakeway, TX | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1332) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 19,189 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $747,050 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $154,118 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 42 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+4.4 |
Data coverage note: Lakeway is missing data for 1 metric that Merced has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.2 Score
Lakeway, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$747,050
Population
19,189
Crime
Low
Median Income
$154,118
Southwest
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D
64.3 Score
Merced, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,570
Population
93,692
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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