DeSoto, TX vs New Haven, CT
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
New Haven
71.4
#985 nationally
New Haven leads in walk score (68 vs 23). DeSoto leads in crime level (8.9 vs 14.7). DeSoto leads in median household income ($81,736 vs $54,305).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | New Haven, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 71.4 (#985) |
| Population | 55,740 | 135,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $338,157 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $54,305 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 21.7 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 14.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | N/A |
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
View DeSoto, TX →
C-
71.4 Score
New Haven, CT
Mid-size Connecticut city with community character
Median Home
$338,157
Population
135,319
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
Northeast
View New Haven, CT →