Waco, TX vs Winchester, VA
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.
Waco
77.1
#281 nationally
Winchester
70.7
#1080 nationally
Winchester leads in crime level (6.5 vs 11.7). Winchester leads in walk score (51 vs 35). Winchester leads in median household income ($62,495 vs $47,421).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Waco, TX | Winchester, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#281) | 70.7 (#1080) |
| Population | 144,816 | 27,617 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $197,359 | $403,554 |
| Median Household Income | $47,421 | $62,495 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+30.9 | R+28.4 |
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77.1 Score
Waco, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$197,359
Population
144,816
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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70.7 Score
Winchester, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$403,554
Population
27,617
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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