Denton, TX vs Olive Branch, MS
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
Olive Branch
74.3
#610 nationally
Denton leads in walk score (34 vs 14). Olive Branch leads in median household income ($93,762 vs $71,921). Olive Branch leads in cost of living index (101 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | Olive Branch, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#822) | 74.3 (#610) |
| Population | 158,349 | 47,029 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $336,094 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $93,762 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | R+24.1 |
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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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74.3 Score
Olive Branch, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,094
Population
47,029
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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