Tarpon Springs, FL vs Wylie, 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.
Tarpon Springs
66.2
#1579 nationally
Wylie
72.3
#916 nationally
Wylie leads in crime level (1.8 vs 6.5). Wylie leads in median household income ($109,465 vs $63,836). Tarpon Springs leads in walk score (28 vs 17).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Tarpon Springs, FL | Wylie, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1579) | 72.3 (#916) |
| Population | 25,872 | 61,078 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $393,754 | $420,077 |
| Median Household Income | $63,836 | $109,465 |
| Average Commute | 31.6 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.2 | R+11.2 |
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66.2 Score
Tarpon Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$393,754
Population
25,872
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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72.3 Score
Wylie, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$420,077
Population
61,078
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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