DeSoto, TX vs Pickerington, OH
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
Pickerington
74.7
#568 nationally
Pickerington leads in crime level (3.7 vs 8.9). Pickerington leads in median household income ($114,573 vs $81,736). DeSoto leads in walk score (23 vs 19).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Pickerington, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 74.7 (#568) |
| Population | 55,740 | 25,256 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $424,650 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $114,573 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 106 |
| 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
74.7 Score
Pickerington, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$424,650
Population
25,256
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
Midwest
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