Mesquite, TX vs San Benito, 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
San Benito
78.4
#181 nationally
San Benito leads in crime level (7.2 vs 13.7). Mesquite leads in median household income ($69,649 vs $38,100). San Benito leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesquite, TX | San Benito, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.8 (#958) | 78.4 (#181) |
| Population | 147,317 | 24,493 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $261,109 | $163,975 |
| Median Household Income | $69,649 | $38,100 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+5.8 |
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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C+
78.4 Score
San Benito, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$163,975
Population
24,493
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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