DeSoto, TX vs Mount Vernon, NY
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
Mount Vernon
63.8
#1739 nationally
Mount Vernon leads in walk score (73 vs 23). DeSoto leads in crime level (8.9 vs 14.9). DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Mount Vernon, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 63.8 (#1739) |
| Population | 55,740 | 71,168 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $581,799 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $75,511 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 36.9 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+26.3 |
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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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D
63.8 Score
Mount Vernon, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$581,799
Population
71,168
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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