Portland, TX vs Saginaw, 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.
Portland
76.5
#344 nationally
Saginaw
75.9
#411 nationally
Portland leads in crime level (4.3 vs 7.1). Portland leads in average commute (20.6 min vs 27.4 min). Saginaw leads in median household income ($99,752 vs $83,493).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portland, TX | Saginaw, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.5 (#344) | 75.9 (#411) |
| Population | 20,481 | 25,139 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $271,705 | $299,959 |
| Median Household Income | $83,493 | $99,752 |
| Average Commute | 20.6 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 30 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+36.4 | R+5.1 |
Data coverage note: Portland is missing data for 1 metric that Saginaw has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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76.5 Score
Portland, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,705
Population
20,481
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$83,493
Southwest
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75.9 Score
Saginaw, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$299,959
Population
25,139
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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