Gautier, MS vs Schertz, TX
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.
Gautier
77
#286 nationally
Schertz
74.5
#586 nationally
Schertz leads in walk score (22 vs 8). Schertz leads in median household income ($94,173 vs $57,757). Schertz leads in crime level (4.2 vs 6.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gautier, MS | Schertz, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#286) | 74.5 (#586) |
| Population | 19,021 | 43,239 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,481 | $315,578 |
| Median Household Income | $57,757 | $94,173 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 8 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.9 | R+29.5 |
C+
77 Score
Gautier, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$189,481
Population
19,021
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
8
Southeast
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74.5 Score
Schertz, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$315,578
Population
43,239
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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