Madera, CA vs Nacogdoches, 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.
Madera
65.3
#1641 nationally
Nacogdoches
75
#520 nationally
Nacogdoches leads in average commute (16.7 min vs 28.3 min). Nacogdoches leads in crime level (6.5 vs 10.8). Madera leads in median household income ($61,626 vs $37,612).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madera, CA | Nacogdoches, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1641) | 75 (#520) |
| Population | 68,079 | 32,156 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $426,523 | $224,292 |
| Median Household Income | $61,626 | $37,612 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 16.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | R+38.8 |
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65.3 Score
Madera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$426,523
Population
68,079
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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75 Score
Nacogdoches, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,292
Population
32,156
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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