Pflugerville, TX vs Thornton, CO
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.
Pflugerville
74.4
#600 nationally
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Pflugerville leads in crime level (5.3 vs 7.5). Thornton leads in walk score (32 vs 23). Pflugerville leads in cost of living index (111 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pflugerville, TX | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.4 (#600) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 65,301 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $373,188 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $111,151 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+9.0 |
C
74.4 Score
Pflugerville, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$373,188
Population
65,301
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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D
66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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