Abilene, TX vs San Marcos, TX
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.
Abilene
77.5
#236 nationally
San Marcos
70.5
#1100 nationally
Abilene leads in average commute (15.2 min vs 23.7 min). San Marcos leads in walk score (39 vs 31). Abilene leads in median household income ($59,254 vs $47,394).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Abilene, TX | San Marcos, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#236) | 70.5 (#1100) |
| Population | 129,043 | 71,569 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,710 | $310,480 |
| Median Household Income | $59,254 | $47,394 |
| Average Commute | 15.2 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+49.8 | D+5.6 |
C+
77.5 Score
Abilene, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$222,710
Population
129,043
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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C-
70.5 Score
San Marcos, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$310,480
Population
71,569
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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