Lancaster, TX vs Waynesboro, VA
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
Waynesboro
70.4
#1109 nationally
Waynesboro leads in crime level (6.7 vs 11.2). Waynesboro leads in walk score (31 vs 22). Waynesboro leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 29.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | Waynesboro, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 70.4 (#1109) |
| Population | 40,215 | 23,182 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $320,177 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $52,519 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+5.7 |
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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C-
70.4 Score
Waynesboro, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$320,177
Population
23,182
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Northeast
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