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

vs

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.