Little Elm, TX vs University City, MO
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.
Little Elm
72.2
#919 nationally
University City
78.3
#186 nationally
University City leads in walk score (58 vs 24). Little Elm leads in crime level (3.7 vs 8.2). University City leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 37.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Little Elm, TX | University City, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#919) | 78.3 (#186) |
| Population | 58,496 | 34,096 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $400,423 | $272,576 |
| Median Household Income | $110,218 | $71,888 |
| Average Commute | 37.9 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 8.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+23.4 |
C-
72.2 Score
Little Elm, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$400,423
Population
58,496
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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C+
78.3 Score
University City, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$272,576
Population
34,096
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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