Apex, NC vs San Angelo, 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.
Apex
70.6
#1082 nationally
San Angelo
80.4
#80 nationally
Apex leads in median household income ($129,688 vs $65,040). San Angelo leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 23.9 min). San Angelo leads in cost of living index (94 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apex, NC | San Angelo, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1082) | 80.4 (#80) |
| Population | 72,225 | 99,262 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $601,962 | $214,811 |
| Median Household Income | $129,688 | $65,040 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+48.0 |
C-
70.6 Score
Apex, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$601,962
Population
72,225
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southeast
View Apex, NC →
B-
80.4 Score
San Angelo, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$214,811
Population
99,262
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
View San Angelo, TX →