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Flower Mound, TX vs Waxahachie, TX
Flower Mound, TX vs Waxahachie, TX: What the data shows
Flower Mound, TX is in Flower Mound, TX while Waxahachie, TX is in Waxahachie, TX — both in the same state. On home prices, Waxahachie, TX is the more affordable option at $340,000 median — $90,000 less than Flower Mound, TX's $430,000. WYLT rates Flower Mound, TX as “Settle here” — an excellent place to put down roots — and Waxahachie, TX as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.
Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Flower Mound, TX has Low violent crime and Low property crime. Waxahachie, TX has Low violent crime and Low property crime. On environmental risk, Flower Mound, TX has Low flood risk and Waxahachie, TX has Low flood risk.
Flower Mound, TX is the more walkable neighborhood. Flower Mound, TX scores 30/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Waxahachie, TX's 2/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Flower Mound, TX has the higher school rating — Flower Mound, TX rates 85/10 and Waxahachie, TX rates 6.9/10.
| Category | Flower Mound, TX | Waxahachie, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Settle here | Good for now |
| Median Price | $430K | $340K ✓ Lower price |
| Median Rent | $2K | $1K ✓ Lower rent |
| Median Income | $102K ✓ Higher income | $73K |
| Price Volatility | Low | Low |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 30/100 ✓ More walkable | 2/100 |
| Transit Score | 24/100 ✓ Better transit | 1/100 |
| Bike Score | 20/100 ✓ More bikeable | 3/100 |
| Commute | 43 min | 37 min ✓ Shorter commute |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | A | A |
| Violent Crime | Low | Low |
| Property Crime | Low | Low |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Good | Good |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 85/10 ✓ Better schools | 6.9/10 |
| Best for | Families with young childrenHomebuyers seeking a safe and stable communityCommuters who value a short drive to downtown Dallas | Families with kidsFirst-time homebuyersPeople who value affordability |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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