DeSoto, TX vs Temple Terrace, FL
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
Temple Terrace
68.8
#1284 nationally
Temple Terrace leads in walk score (37 vs 23). DeSoto leads in median household income ($81,736 vs $62,415). DeSoto leads in crime level (8.9 vs 11.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Temple Terrace, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 68.8 (#1284) |
| Population | 55,740 | 26,972 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $329,732 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $62,415 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+3.1 |
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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D+
68.8 Score
Temple Terrace, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$329,732
Population
26,972
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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