Horn Lake, MS vs Mesquite, 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.
Horn Lake
80.5
#71 nationally
Mesquite
71.8
#958 nationally
Horn Lake leads in crime level (3.0 vs 13.7). Mesquite leads in walk score (35 vs 21). Horn Lake leads in average commute (25.9 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Horn Lake, MS | Mesquite, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.5 (#71) | 71.8 (#958) |
| Population | 26,468 | 147,317 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $203,546 | $261,109 |
| Median Household Income | $57,111 | $69,649 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 13.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.1 | D+22.2 |
B-
80.5 Score
Horn Lake, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$203,546
Population
26,468
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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C-
71.8 Score
Mesquite, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$261,109
Population
147,317
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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