Mesquite, NV vs Patterson, CA
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.
Mesquite
71.9
#951 nationally
Patterson
63.1
#1799 nationally
Mesquite leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 43.9 min). Mesquite leads in crime level (3.4 vs 7.5). Patterson leads in median household income ($86,031 vs $69,146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesquite, NV | Patterson, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#951) | 63.1 (#1799) |
| Population | 22,786 | 25,063 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $375,930 | $508,049 |
| Median Household Income | $69,146 | $86,031 |
| Average Commute | 18.6 min | 43.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 42 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+11.0 |
Data coverage note: Mesquite is missing data for 1 metric that Patterson has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.9 Score
Mesquite, NV
Small Nevada city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,930
Population
22,786
Crime
Low
Median Income
$69,146
West
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D
63.1 Score
Patterson, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$508,049
Population
25,063
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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