Mission, TX vs Monroe, NC
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
Monroe
64.2
#1713 nationally
Mission leads in crime level (5.2 vs 17.9). Mission leads in average commute (20.6 min vs 28.8 min). Mission leads in walk score (30 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mission, TX | Monroe, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.4 (#127) | 64.2 (#1713) |
| Population | 87,292 | 37,797 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,831 | $358,990 |
| Median Household Income | $56,421 | $63,982 |
| Average Commute | 20.6 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 17.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+25.3 |
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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D
64.2 Score
Monroe, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$358,990
Population
37,797
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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