Mesquite, TX vs Princeton, TX
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
Princeton
71.3
#1000 nationally
Princeton leads in crime level (7.5 vs 13.7). Princeton leads in median household income ($93,586 vs $69,649). Mesquite leads in cost of living index (98 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesquite, TX | Princeton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.8 (#958) | 71.3 (#1000) |
| Population | 147,317 | 28,027 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $261,109 | $288,891 |
| Median Household Income | $69,649 | $93,586 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Princeton is missing data for 1 metric that Mesquite has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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71.3 Score
Princeton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$288,891
Population
28,027
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$93,586
Southwest
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