DeSoto, TX vs Newark, 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
Newark
62.7
#1835 nationally
Newark leads in walk score (76 vs 23). DeSoto leads in crime level (8.9 vs 15.9). DeSoto leads in median household income ($81,736 vs $46,460).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Newark, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 62.7 (#1835) |
| Population | 55,740 | 304,960 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $481,883 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $46,460 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 15.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+44.9 |
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-
62.7 Score
Newark, NJ
Growing New Jersey city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$481,883
Population
304,960
Crime
High
Walk Score
76
Northeast
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