Denton, TX vs Mooresville, 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.
Denton
72.8
#822 nationally
Mooresville
68.7
#1296 nationally
Denton leads in walk score (34 vs 20). Mooresville leads in median household income ($82,622 vs $71,921). Denton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | Mooresville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#822) | 68.7 (#1296) |
| Population | 158,349 | 53,721 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $484,611 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $82,622 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | R+32.6 |
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72.8 Score
Denton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$350,224
Population
158,349
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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D+
68.7 Score
Mooresville, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$484,611
Population
53,721
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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