Burleson, TX vs Des Moines, IA
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.
Burleson
73.2
#767 nationally
Des Moines
80.8
#61 nationally
Des Moines leads in walk score (45 vs 28). Des Moines leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 29.5 min). Burleson leads in median household income ($87,312 vs $60,509).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burleson, TX | Des Moines, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#767) | 80.8 (#61) |
| Population | 55,220 | 214,133 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $340,014 | $212,006 |
| Median Household Income | $87,312 | $60,509 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.4 | D+10.9 |
C
73.2 Score
Burleson, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$340,014
Population
55,220
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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B-
80.8 Score
Des Moines, IA
Insurance capital with surprising vibrancy
Median Home
$212,006
Population
214,133
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Midwest
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