Conway, AR vs DeSoto, 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.
Conway
71.8
#956 nationally
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
DeSoto leads in crime level (8.9 vs 14.3). DeSoto leads in median household income ($81,736 vs $54,036). Conway leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Conway, AR | DeSoto, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.8 (#956) | 70.9 (#1045) |
| Population | 69,580 | 55,740 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,195 | $324,582 |
| Median Household Income | $54,036 | $81,736 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 14.3 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.3 | D+22.2 |
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71.8 Score
Conway, AR
Arkansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$251,195
Population
69,580
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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70.9 Score
DeSoto, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$324,582
Population
55,740
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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