Mesquite, TX vs Sunrise, FL
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
Sunrise
69.3
#1235 nationally
Sunrise leads in crime level (6.9 vs 13.7). Sunrise leads in average commute (27.2 min vs 32.1 min). Mesquite leads in cost of living index (98 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesquite, TX | Sunrise, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.8 (#958) | 69.3 (#1235) |
| Population | 147,317 | 96,808 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $261,109 | $363,927 |
| Median Household Income | $69,649 | $66,001 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+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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D+
69.3 Score
Sunrise, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$363,927
Population
96,808
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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