Mesquite, TX vs North Augusta, SC
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
North Augusta
81.1
#51 nationally
North Augusta leads in crime level (0.9 vs 13.7). Mesquite leads in walk score (35 vs 21). North Augusta leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesquite, TX | North Augusta, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.8 (#958) | 81.1 (#51) |
| Population | 147,317 | 25,891 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $261,109 | $283,302 |
| Median Household Income | $69,649 | $85,093 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 0.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+25.9 |
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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B-
81.1 Score
North Augusta, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$283,302
Population
25,891
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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