American Fork, UT vs Mesquite, NV
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.
American Fork
72
#931 nationally
Mesquite
71.9
#951 nationally
American Fork leads in median household income ($90,490 vs $69,146). Mesquite leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 21.4 min). Mesquite leads in cost of living index (109 vs 120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | American Fork, UT | Mesquite, NV |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#931) | 71.9 (#951) |
| Population | 38,549 | 22,786 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $529,134 | $375,930 |
| Median Household Income | $90,490 | $69,146 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 18.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Mesquite is missing data for 1 metric that American Fork has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72 Score
American Fork, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,134
Population
38,549
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
West
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71.9 Score
Mesquite, NV
Small Nevada city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,930
Population
22,786
Crime
Low
Median Income
$69,146
West
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