Deer Park, TX vs Des Moines, WA
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.
Deer Park
80.3
#82 nationally
Des Moines
64.6
#1684 nationally
Deer Park leads in crime level (3.7 vs 8.1). Deer Park leads in cost of living index (102 vs 133). Des Moines leads in walk score (41 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deer Park, TX | Des Moines, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.3 (#82) | 64.6 (#1684) |
| Population | 33,176 | 31,988 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,493 | $607,792 |
| Median Household Income | $89,219 | $81,362 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+51.7 |
B-
80.3 Score
Deer Park, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,493
Population
33,176
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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D
64.6 Score
Des Moines, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$607,792
Population
31,988
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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