Lakeway, TX vs Ocean Springs, 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.
Lakeway
68.2
#1332 nationally
Ocean Springs
77
#292 nationally
Lakeway leads in median household income ($154,118 vs $72,500). Ocean Springs leads in cost of living index (96 vs 146). Lakeway leads in crime level (2.1 vs 2.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakeway, TX | Ocean Springs, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1332) | 77 (#292) |
| Population | 19,189 | 18,997 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $747,050 | $271,190 |
| Median Household Income | $154,118 | $72,500 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 25 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+39.9 |
Data coverage note: Lakeway is missing data for 1 metric that Ocean Springs has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.2 Score
Lakeway, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$747,050
Population
19,189
Crime
Low
Median Income
$154,118
Southwest
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C+
77 Score
Ocean Springs, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,190
Population
18,997
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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