DeSoto, TX vs Springdale, AR
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
Springdale
70.4
#1107 nationally
Springdale leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 30.4 min). DeSoto leads in median household income ($81,736 vs $58,924). Springdale leads in walk score (28 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Springdale, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 70.4 (#1107) |
| Population | 55,740 | 92,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $342,415 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $58,924 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+6.7 |
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-
70.4 Score
Springdale, AR
Poultry capital in booming Northwest Arkansas
Median Home
$342,415
Population
92,189
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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