Gulfport, 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.
Gulfport
77.3
#255 nationally
Weslaco
76.8
#320 nationally
Gulfport leads in crime level (5.4 vs 12.8). Weslaco leads in walk score (35 vs 23). Weslaco leads in median household income ($53,517 vs $43,499).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gulfport, MS | Weslaco, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.3 (#255) | 76.8 (#320) |
| Population | 72,823 | 43,053 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $205,733 | $176,825 |
| Median Household Income | $43,499 | $53,517 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.9 | R+2.9 |
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77.3 Score
Gulfport, MS
Mississippi community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$205,733
Population
72,823
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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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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