Mesquite, TX vs New Brighton, MN
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
71.8
#958 nationally
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
New Brighton leads in crime level (2.5 vs 13.7). New Brighton leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 32.1 min). New Brighton leads in median household income ($84,707 vs $69,649).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesquite, TX | New Brighton, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.8 (#958) | 75.6 (#440) |
| Population | 147,317 | 22,228 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $261,109 | $389,217 |
| Median Household Income | $69,649 | $84,707 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+43.3 |
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71.8 Score
Mesquite, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$261,109
Population
147,317
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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