Mission, TX vs Mobile, AL
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.
Mission
79.4
#127 nationally
Mobile
73.7
#689 nationally
Mission leads in crime level (5.2 vs 20.6). Mission leads in median household income ($56,421 vs $48,524). Mission leads in average commute (20.6 min vs 22.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mission, TX | Mobile, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.4 (#127) | 73.7 (#689) |
| Population | 87,292 | 182,595 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,831 | $199,226 |
| Median Household Income | $56,421 | $48,524 |
| Average Commute | 20.6 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 20.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+16.4 |
C+
79.4 Score
Mission, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$218,831
Population
87,292
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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C
73.7 Score
Mobile, AL
Mid-size Alabama city with community character
Median Home
$199,226
Population
182,595
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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