Copperas Cove, TX vs DeSoto, TX
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.
Copperas Cove
76
#393 nationally
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
DeSoto leads in median household income ($81,736 vs $64,798). Copperas Cove leads in cost of living index (90 vs 102). Copperas Cove leads in average commute (27.5 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Copperas Cove, TX | DeSoto, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#393) | 70.9 (#1045) |
| Population | 38,696 | 55,740 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $227,504 | $324,582 |
| Median Household Income | $64,798 | $81,736 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.7 | D+22.2 |
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76 Score
Copperas Cove, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$227,504
Population
38,696
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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70.9 Score
DeSoto, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$324,582
Population
55,740
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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