Nacogdoches, TX vs Palmdale, CA
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.
Nacogdoches
75
#520 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Nacogdoches leads in average commute (16.7 min vs 41.3 min). Nacogdoches leads in crime level (6.5 vs 15.1). Palmdale leads in median household income ($78,414 vs $37,612).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Nacogdoches, TX | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#520) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 32,156 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,292 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $37,612 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 16.7 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.8 | D+32.9 |
C
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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F
58 Score
Palmdale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$503,499
Population
161,404
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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