DeSoto, TX vs Kenmore, WA
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
Kenmore
65.3
#1637 nationally
Kenmore leads in crime level (1.8 vs 8.9). Kenmore leads in median household income ($132,191 vs $81,736). DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 162).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Kenmore, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 65.3 (#1637) |
| Population | 55,740 | 23,391 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $1,008,245 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $132,191 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 32.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+51.7 |
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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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D
65.3 Score
Kenmore, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,008,245
Population
23,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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