Stephenville, TX vs Temple, 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.
Stephenville
73.8
#680 nationally
Temple
76.1
#388 nationally
Stephenville leads in crime level (4.9 vs 8.7). Temple leads in median household income ($61,003 vs $48,088). Stephenville leads in average commute (15.6 min vs 19.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Stephenville, TX | Temple, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#680) | 76.1 (#388) |
| Population | 21,946 | 93,095 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,964 | $248,213 |
| Median Household Income | $48,088 | $61,003 |
| Average Commute | 15.6 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+68.0 | R+16.2 |
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73.8 Score
Stephenville, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,964
Population
21,946
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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76.1 Score
Temple, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$248,213
Population
93,095
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Southwest
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