DeSoto, TX vs Perry, GA
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
Perry
73.2
#777 nationally
Perry leads in crime level (4.2 vs 8.9). Perry leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 30.4 min). DeSoto leads in median household income ($81,736 vs $68,507).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Perry, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 73.2 (#777) |
| Population | 55,740 | 24,029 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $276,745 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $68,507 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+11.3 |
Data coverage note: Perry is missing data for 1 metric that DeSoto has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
View DeSoto, TX →
C
73.2 Score
Perry, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,745
Population
24,029
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$68,507
Southeast
View Perry, GA →