Midland, MI vs Weslaco, 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.
Midland
80.2
#89 nationally
Weslaco
76.8
#320 nationally
Midland leads in crime level (3.3 vs 12.8). Midland leads in median household income ($71,809 vs $53,517). Midland leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 26.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Midland, MI | Weslaco, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.2 (#89) | 76.8 (#320) |
| Population | 42,663 | 43,053 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $259,992 | $176,825 |
| Median Household Income | $71,809 | $53,517 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.2 | R+2.9 |
B-
80.2 Score
Midland, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$259,992
Population
42,663
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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C
76.8 Score
Weslaco, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$176,825
Population
43,053
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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