Orlando, FL vs The Colony, 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.
Orlando
68.7
#1298 nationally
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
The Colony leads in median household income ($106,518 vs $57,891). Orlando leads in walk score (42 vs 28). Orlando leads in cost of living index (101 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orlando, FL | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1298) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 320,742 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,196 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $57,891 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.2 |
| School Rating | 6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.6 | R+13.2 |
D+
68.7 Score
Orlando, FL
Theme park capital with growing diversity
Median Home
$374,196
Population
320,742
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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C
73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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