Mission, TX vs Zachary, LA
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
Zachary
73.7
#694 nationally
Mission leads in crime level (5.2 vs 9.1). Zachary leads in median household income ($88,811 vs $56,421). Mission leads in average commute (20.6 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mission, TX | Zachary, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.4 (#127) | 73.7 (#694) |
| Population | 87,292 | 19,968 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,831 | $269,521 |
| Median Household Income | $56,421 | $88,811 |
| Average Commute | 20.6 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+11.1 |
Data coverage note: Zachary is missing data for 1 metric that Mission has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
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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C
73.7 Score
Zachary, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,521
Population
19,968
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$88,811
Southeast
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