DeSoto, TX vs Winchester, VA
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
Winchester
70.7
#1080 nationally
Winchester leads in walk score (51 vs 23). Winchester leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 30.4 min). Winchester leads in crime level (6.5 vs 8.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Winchester, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 70.7 (#1080) |
| Population | 55,740 | 27,617 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $403,554 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $62,495 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+28.4 |
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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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70.7 Score
Winchester, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$403,554
Population
27,617
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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