Hurst, TX vs Ridgeland, MS
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.
Hurst
72.7
#844 nationally
Ridgeland
74.4
#603 nationally
Hurst leads in walk score (49 vs 31). Ridgeland leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 24.9 min). Ridgeland leads in crime level (8.8 vs 9.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hurst, TX | Ridgeland, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#844) | 74.4 (#603) |
| Population | 39,304 | 24,459 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $339,279 | $286,933 |
| Median Household Income | $71,275 | $66,171 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 9.7 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+17.3 |
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72.7 Score
Hurst, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$339,279
Population
39,304
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
49
Southwest
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74.4 Score
Ridgeland, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,933
Population
24,459
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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