Surprise, AZ vs Terrell, 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.
Surprise
71
#1038 nationally
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Surprise leads in crime level (3.0 vs 8.4). Surprise leads in median household income ($87,756 vs $61,513). Terrell leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Surprise, AZ | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1038) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 158,285 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $419,342 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $87,756 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Surprise has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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71 Score
Surprise, AZ
Mid-size Arizona city with community character
Median Home
$419,342
Population
158,285
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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