Lubbock, 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.
Lubbock
77
#290 nationally
Ocean Springs
77
#292 nationally
Ocean Springs leads in crime level (2.4 vs 22.5). Lubbock leads in average commute (16.1 min vs 28.6 min). Lubbock leads in walk score (39 vs 25).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lubbock, TX | Ocean Springs, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#290) | 77 (#292) |
| Population | 266,878 | 18,997 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $212,191 | $271,190 |
| Median Household Income | $58,734 | $72,500 |
| Average Commute | 16.1 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 22.5 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.5 | R+39.9 |
C+
77 Score
Lubbock, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$212,191
Population
266,878
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
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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