DeSoto, TX vs Holly Springs, 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.
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
Holly Springs
69.1
#1252 nationally
Holly Springs leads in crime level (4.5 vs 8.9). Holly Springs leads in median household income ($127,755 vs $81,736). DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Holly Springs, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 69.1 (#1252) |
| Population | 55,740 | 46,271 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $580,845 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $127,755 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+25.6 |
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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D+
69.1 Score
Holly Springs, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$580,845
Population
46,271
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southeast
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