Ruston, LA vs Seagoville, 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.
Ruston
72.3
#911 nationally
Seagoville
71.2
#1012 nationally
Seagoville leads in crime level (3.0 vs 11.7). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 37.6 min). Seagoville leads in median household income ($65,300 vs $32,877).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ruston, LA | Seagoville, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#911) | 71.2 (#1012) |
| Population | 22,233 | 19,643 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $229,937 | $272,144 |
| Median Household Income | $32,877 | $65,300 |
| Average Commute | 13.9 min | 37.6 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.4 | D+22.2 |
Data coverage note: Seagoville is missing data for 1 metric that Ruston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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72.3 Score
Ruston, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$229,937
Population
22,233
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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71.2 Score
Seagoville, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$272,144
Population
19,643
Crime
Low
Median Income
$65,300
Southwest
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