The Colony, TX vs Watsonville, CA
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.
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
Watsonville
63.3
#1786 nationally
Watsonville leads in walk score (69 vs 28). The Colony leads in crime level (5.2 vs 10.9). The Colony leads in median household income ($106,518 vs $72,295).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | The Colony, TX | Watsonville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#802) | 63.3 (#1786) |
| Population | 45,471 | 50,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $404,746 | $828,739 |
| Median Household Income | $106,518 | $72,295 |
| Average Commute | 27.7 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 10.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 152 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+54.4 |
C
73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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D
63.3 Score
Watsonville, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$828,739
Population
50,867
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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