Gautier, MS vs Weslaco, 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
Weslaco
76.8
#320 nationally
Weslaco leads in walk score (35 vs 8). Gautier leads in crime level (6.8 vs 12.8). Gautier leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 26.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gautier, MS | Weslaco, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#286) | 76.8 (#320) |
| Population | 19,021 | 43,053 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,481 | $176,825 |
| Median Household Income | $57,757 | $53,517 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 8 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.9 | R+2.9 |
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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C
76.8 Score
Weslaco, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$176,825
Population
43,053
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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