Pontiac, MI vs Texarkana, 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.
Pontiac
75
#522 nationally
Texarkana
76.7
#327 nationally
Texarkana leads in crime level (10.6 vs 27.0). Pontiac leads in walk score (41 vs 29). Texarkana leads in average commute (15.6 min vs 21.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pontiac, MI | Texarkana, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#522) | 76.7 (#327) |
| Population | 61,689 | 35,741 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $140,484 | $206,981 |
| Median Household Income | $40,307 | $48,054 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 15.6 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 27.0 | 10.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | R+48.7 |
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75 Score
Pontiac, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$140,484
Population
61,689
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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76.7 Score
Texarkana, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$206,981
Population
35,741
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
29
Southwest
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