DeSoto, TX vs Pine Bluff, AR
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
Pine Bluff
77.3
#259 nationally
DeSoto leads in crime level (8.9 vs 43.3). DeSoto leads in median household income ($81,736 vs $39,411). Pine Bluff leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Pine Bluff, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 77.3 (#259) |
| Population | 55,740 | 39,123 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $73,267 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $39,411 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 43.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+20.1 |
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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C+
77.3 Score
Pine Bluff, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$73,267
Population
39,123
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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