Lakewood, CA vs Terrell, 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.
Lakewood
63.1
#1796 nationally
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Lakewood leads in median household income ($113,030 vs $61,513). Terrell leads in cost of living index (94 vs 168). Terrell leads in crime level (8.4 vs 12.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakewood, CA | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.1 (#1796) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 78,135 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $882,830 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $113,030 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 168 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Lakewood has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
63.1 Score
Lakewood, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$882,830
Population
78,135
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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C-
70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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