DeSoto, TX vs Farmers Branch, 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.
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
Farmers Branch
74.9
#529 nationally
Farmers Branch leads in walk score (44 vs 23). Farmers Branch leads in crime level (5.5 vs 8.9). Farmers Branch leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Farmers Branch, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 74.9 (#529) |
| Population | 55,740 | 36,917 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $384,262 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $88,282 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+22.2 |
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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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C
74.9 Score
Farmers Branch, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$384,262
Population
36,917
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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