Mesquite, TX vs Morgan Hill, CA
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.
Mesquite
71.8
#958 nationally
Morgan Hill
62.1
#1875 nationally
Morgan Hill leads in crime level (5.3 vs 13.7). Morgan Hill leads in median household income ($152,199 vs $69,649). Mesquite leads in cost of living index (98 vs 200).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesquite, TX | Morgan Hill, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.8 (#958) | 62.1 (#1875) |
| Population | 147,317 | 44,478 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $261,109 | $1,332,347 |
| Median Household Income | $69,649 | $152,199 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 35.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 200 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+40.0 |
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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D-
62.1 Score
Morgan Hill, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,332,347
Population
44,478
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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