Mansfield, TX vs Marion, IA
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.
Mansfield
73.6
#706 nationally
Marion
80.8
#63 nationally
Marion leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 28.1 min). Mansfield leads in median household income ($112,465 vs $81,519). Mansfield leads in crime level (2.6 vs 3.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mansfield, TX | Marion, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#706) | 80.8 (#63) |
| Population | 78,542 | 42,213 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,157 | $281,229 |
| Median Household Income | $112,465 | $81,519 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+9.9 |
C
73.6 Score
Mansfield, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$447,157
Population
78,542
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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B-
80.8 Score
Marion, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,229
Population
42,213
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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