Little Elm, TX vs Mesa, AZ

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.

Little Elm

72.2

#919 nationally

vs

Mesa

67

#1475 nationally

Little Elm leads in crime level (3.7 vs 13.2). Mesa leads in walk score (38 vs 24). Mesa leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 37.9 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Little Elm, TX Mesa, AZ
WhereAtHome Score 72.2 (#919) 67 (#1475)
Population 58,496 511,648
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $400,423 $433,754
Median Household Income $110,218 $73,766
Average Commute 37.9 min 24.8 min
Walk Score 24 38
Crime Level 3.7 13.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 116 112
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+13.2 R+3.5
Little Elm, TX
C-
72.2 Score

Little Elm, TX

Texas community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$400,423

Population

58,496

Crime

Low

Walk Score

24

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Mesa, AZ
D+
67 Score

Mesa, AZ

Major Arizona city with a diverse economy

Median Home

$433,754

Population

511,648

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

38

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