DeSoto, TX vs Hoboken, NJ
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
Hoboken
70.5
#1097 nationally
Hoboken leads in walk score (97 vs 23). Hoboken leads in median household income ($168,137 vs $81,736). DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 190).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Hoboken, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 70.5 (#1097) |
| Population | 55,740 | 57,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $899,212 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $168,137 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 37.4 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 97 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 190 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+28.1 |
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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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70.5 Score
Hoboken, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$899,212
Population
57,010
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
97
Northeast
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