DeSoto, TX vs Horn Lake, 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.
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
Horn Lake
80.5
#71 nationally
Horn Lake leads in crime level (3.0 vs 8.9). DeSoto leads in median household income ($81,736 vs $57,111). Horn Lake leads in average commute (25.9 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Horn Lake, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 80.5 (#71) |
| Population | 55,740 | 26,468 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $203,546 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $57,111 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 25.9 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+24.1 |
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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B-
80.5 Score
Horn Lake, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$203,546
Population
26,468
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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