Watauga, TX vs West Covina, 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.
Watauga
80.2
#92 nationally
West Covina
62.4
#1862 nationally
Watauga leads in crime level (3.1 vs 6.6). Watauga leads in cost of living index (101 vs 165). West Covina leads in walk score (47 vs 40).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Watauga, TX | West Covina, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.2 (#92) | 62.4 (#1862) |
| Population | 22,934 | 105,617 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $276,575 | $849,988 |
| Median Household Income | $88,775 | $96,219 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+32.9 |
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
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D-
62.4 Score
West Covina, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$849,988
Population
105,617
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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