Troy, OH vs Watauga, 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.
Troy
78.9
#156 nationally
Watauga
80.2
#92 nationally
Troy leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 28.7 min). Watauga leads in median household income ($88,775 vs $69,730). Watauga leads in crime level (3.1 vs 3.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Troy, OH | Watauga, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.9 (#156) | 80.2 (#92) |
| Population | 26,848 | 22,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $285,809 | $276,575 |
| Median Household Income | $69,730 | $88,775 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+45.1 | R+5.1 |
C+
78.9 Score
Troy, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$285,809
Population
26,848
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
View Troy, OH →
B-
80.2 Score
Watauga, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,575
Population
22,934
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Southwest
View Watauga, TX →