Deltona, FL 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.
Deltona
68.7
#1290 nationally
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
DeSoto leads in walk score (23 vs 16). DeSoto leads in median household income ($81,736 vs $69,074). DeSoto leads in average commute (30.4 min vs 34.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deltona, FL | DeSoto, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1290) | 70.9 (#1045) |
| Population | 98,739 | 55,740 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $301,204 | $324,582 |
| Median Household Income | $69,074 | $81,736 |
| Average Commute | 34.4 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | D+22.2 |
D+
68.7 Score
Deltona, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$301,204
Population
98,739
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
16
Southeast
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C-
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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