DeSoto, TX vs St. Clair Shores, MI
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
St. Clair Shores
80.1
#93 nationally
St. Clair Shores leads in walk score (47 vs 23). St. Clair Shores leads in crime level (5.1 vs 8.9). DeSoto leads in median household income ($81,736 vs $71,481).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | St. Clair Shores, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 80.1 (#93) |
| Population | 55,740 | 57,548 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $236,247 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $71,481 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+13.7 |
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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B-
80.1 Score
St. Clair Shores, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$236,247
Population
57,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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