Mesquite, TX vs O'Fallon, MO
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
O'Fallon
75.6
#441 nationally
O'Fallon leads in crime level (1.6 vs 13.7). Mesquite leads in walk score (35 vs 22). O'Fallon leads in median household income ($104,863 vs $69,649).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesquite, TX | O'Fallon, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.8 (#958) | 75.6 (#441) |
| Population | 147,317 | 94,074 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $261,109 | $381,302 |
| Median Household Income | $69,649 | $104,863 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+17.0 |
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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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75.6 Score
O'Fallon, MO
Missouri community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$381,302
Population
94,074
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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