Schertz, TX vs Zachary, LA
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.
Schertz
74.5
#586 nationally
Zachary
73.7
#694 nationally
Schertz leads in crime level (4.2 vs 9.1). Zachary leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 30.2 min). Schertz leads in median household income ($94,173 vs $88,811).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Schertz, TX | Zachary, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#586) | 73.7 (#694) |
| Population | 43,239 | 19,968 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,578 | $269,521 |
| Median Household Income | $94,173 | $88,811 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+29.5 | D+11.1 |
Data coverage note: Zachary is missing data for 1 metric that Schertz has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.5 Score
Schertz, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$315,578
Population
43,239
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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73.7 Score
Zachary, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,521
Population
19,968
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$88,811
Southeast
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