Gainesville, FL vs Mesquite, TX
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.
Gainesville
68
#1355 nationally
Mesquite
71.8
#958 nationally
Gainesville leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 32.1 min). Mesquite leads in median household income ($69,649 vs $43,783). Mesquite leads in crime level (13.7 vs 20.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gainesville, FL | Mesquite, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1355) | 71.8 (#958) |
| Population | 145,812 | 147,317 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,659 | $261,109 |
| Median Household Income | $43,783 | $69,649 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 13.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.0 | D+22.2 |
D+
68 Score
Gainesville, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$298,659
Population
145,812
Crime
High
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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C-
71.8 Score
Mesquite, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$261,109
Population
147,317
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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