Sachse, TX vs Watertown, SD
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.
Sachse
74.2
#626 nationally
Watertown
74.5
#590 nationally
Sachse leads in crime level (2.0 vs 8.3). Watertown leads in average commute (13.6 min vs 30.5 min). Sachse leads in median household income ($127,888 vs $61,320).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sachse, TX | Watertown, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#626) | 74.5 (#590) |
| Population | 32,294 | 23,230 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $433,539 | $316,022 |
| Median Household Income | $127,888 | $61,320 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 13.6 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+40.8 |
C
74.2 Score
Sachse, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$433,539
Population
32,294
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Southwest
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C
74.5 Score
Watertown, SD
Small South Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,022
Population
23,230
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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