DeSoto, TX vs Olive Branch, MS
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
Olive Branch
74.3
#610 nationally
DeSoto leads in walk score (23 vs 14). Olive Branch leads in crime level (5.5 vs 8.9). Olive Branch leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Olive Branch, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 74.3 (#610) |
| Population | 55,740 | 47,029 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $336,094 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $93,762 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+24.1 |
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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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C
74.3 Score
Olive Branch, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,094
Population
47,029
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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