Lancaster, TX vs Spring Valley, NY
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.
Lancaster
69.9
#1155 nationally
Spring Valley
60.5
#1933 nationally
Spring Valley leads in walk score (51 vs 22). Lancaster leads in median household income ($65,323 vs $50,749). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (98 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | Spring Valley, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 60.5 (#1933) |
| Population | 40,215 | 32,969 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $888,313 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $50,749 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+11.8 |
D+
69.9 Score
Lancaster, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$273,149
Population
40,215
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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D-
60.5 Score
Spring Valley, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$888,313
Population
32,969
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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