DeSoto, TX vs Draper, UT
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.
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
Draper
66.5
#1535 nationally
Draper leads in crime level (4.7 vs 8.9). Draper leads in median household income ($126,041 vs $81,736). DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Draper, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 66.5 (#1535) |
| Population | 55,740 | 49,602 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $818,028 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $126,041 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+10.2 |
C-
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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D
66.5 Score
Draper, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$818,028
Population
49,602
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
West
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