Mission, TX vs Staunton, VA
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.
Mission
79.4
#127 nationally
Staunton
75.3
#477 nationally
Staunton leads in crime level (3.9 vs 5.2). Staunton leads in walk score (35 vs 30). Mission leads in cost of living index (91 vs 101).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mission, TX | Staunton, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.4 (#127) | 75.3 (#477) |
| Population | 87,292 | 25,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,831 | $319,190 |
| Median Household Income | $56,421 | $59,731 |
| Average Commute | 20.6 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+13.4 |
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79.4 Score
Mission, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$218,831
Population
87,292
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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75.3 Score
Staunton, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$319,190
Population
25,915
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Northeast
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