Lakeway, TX vs Sachse, 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.
Lakeway
68.2
#1332 nationally
Sachse
74.2
#626 nationally
Sachse leads in cost of living index (114 vs 146). Lakeway leads in median household income ($154,118 vs $127,888). Lakeway leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakeway, TX | Sachse, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1332) | 74.2 (#626) |
| Population | 19,189 | 32,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $747,050 | $433,539 |
| Median Household Income | $154,118 | $127,888 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 18 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+22.2 |
Data coverage note: Lakeway is missing data for 1 metric that Sachse 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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C
74.2 Score
Sachse, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$433,539
Population
32,294
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Southwest
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