Mesquite, TX vs Pembroke Pines, FL
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
Pembroke Pines
67.3
#1441 nationally
Pembroke Pines leads in crime level (5.0 vs 13.7). Mesquite leads in cost of living index (98 vs 123). Pembroke Pines leads in median household income ($77,657 vs $69,649).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesquite, TX | Pembroke Pines, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.8 (#958) | 67.3 (#1441) |
| Population | 147,317 | 171,119 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $261,109 | $490,388 |
| Median Household Income | $69,649 | $77,657 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+17.0 |
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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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D+
67.3 Score
Pembroke Pines, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$490,388
Population
171,119
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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