La Marque, TX 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.
La Marque
75.1
#502 nationally
Mesquite
71.8
#958 nationally
La Marque leads in walk score (50 vs 35). Mesquite leads in median household income ($69,649 vs $61,403). La Marque leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Marque, TX | Mesquite, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#502) | 71.8 (#958) |
| Population | 19,605 | 147,317 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $233,688 | $261,109 |
| Median Household Income | $61,403 | $69,649 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 14.8 | 13.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+22.2 |
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75.1 Score
La Marque, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$233,688
Population
19,605
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
50
Southwest
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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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