Mesquite, TX vs New Iberia, LA
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
New Iberia
76.2
#374 nationally
Mesquite leads in crime level (13.7 vs 27.7). New Iberia leads in average commute (21 min vs 32.1 min). Mesquite leads in median household income ($69,649 vs $47,108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesquite, TX | New Iberia, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.8 (#958) | 76.2 (#374) |
| Population | 147,317 | 27,080 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $261,109 | $151,501 |
| Median Household Income | $69,649 | $47,108 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 27.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+34.1 |
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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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76.2 Score
New Iberia, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$151,501
Population
27,080
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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