Danville, VA 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.
Danville
76.5
#342 nationally
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
DeSoto leads in median household income ($81,736 vs $41,484). Danville leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 30.4 min). Danville leads in cost of living index (90 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Danville, VA | DeSoto, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.5 (#342) | 70.9 (#1045) |
| Population | 41,837 | 55,740 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $158,018 | $324,582 |
| Median Household Income | $41,484 | $81,736 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.1 | D+22.2 |
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76.5 Score
Danville, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$158,018
Population
41,837
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Northeast
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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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