Mesquite, TX vs Woodbury, 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
Woodbury
74.8
#559 nationally
Woodbury leads in crime level (2.7 vs 13.7). Woodbury leads in median household income ($125,097 vs $69,649). Mesquite leads in walk score (35 vs 20).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesquite, TX | Woodbury, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.8 (#958) | 74.8 (#559) |
| Population | 147,317 | 79,538 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $261,109 | $464,466 |
| Median Household Income | $69,649 | $125,097 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 2.7 |
| 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 | D+8.9 |
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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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74.8 Score
Woodbury, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$464,466
Population
79,538
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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