Sterling Heights, MI vs Universal City, 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.
Sterling Heights
72.7
#851 nationally
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Sterling Heights leads in crime level (6.3 vs 7.1). Universal City leads in walk score (36 vs 33). Sterling Heights leads in average commute (26 min vs 28.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sterling Heights, MI | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#851) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 133,306 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $313,695 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $75,381 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.7 | D+9.8 |
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72.7 Score
Sterling Heights, MI
Mid-size Michigan city with community character
Median Home
$313,695
Population
133,306
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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C
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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