DeSoto, TX vs Ocean Springs, 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
Ocean Springs
77
#292 nationally
Ocean Springs leads in crime level (2.4 vs 8.9). DeSoto leads in median household income ($81,736 vs $72,500). Ocean Springs leads in walk score (25 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Ocean Springs, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 77 (#292) |
| Population | 55,740 | 18,997 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $271,190 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $72,500 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+39.9 |
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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C+
77 Score
Ocean Springs, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,190
Population
18,997
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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