Mesquite, TX vs Port Chester, NY
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
Port Chester
68
#1360 nationally
Port Chester leads in walk score (76 vs 35). Port Chester leads in crime level (7.8 vs 13.7). Mesquite leads in cost of living index (98 vs 150).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesquite, TX | Port Chester, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.8 (#958) | 68 (#1360) |
| Population | 147,317 | 30,584 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $261,109 | $750,272 |
| Median Household Income | $69,649 | $92,116 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+26.3 |
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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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D+
68 Score
Port Chester, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$750,272
Population
30,584
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
76
Northeast
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