Mesquite, TX vs Prescott, AZ
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
Prescott
66.2
#1575 nationally
Prescott leads in average commute (15.7 min vs 32.1 min). Prescott leads in crime level (9.2 vs 13.7). Mesquite leads in walk score (35 vs 25).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesquite, TX | Prescott, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.8 (#958) | 66.2 (#1575) |
| Population | 147,317 | 47,757 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $261,109 | $599,791 |
| Median Household Income | $69,649 | $66,330 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 15.7 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+33.9 |
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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
66.2 Score
Prescott, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$599,791
Population
47,757
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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