Athens, GA vs San Antonio, 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.
Athens
67.2
#1448 nationally
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
San Antonio leads in walk score (37 vs 27). Athens leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 25.4 min). San Antonio leads in median household income ($57,346 vs $48,692).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, GA | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1448) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 129,933 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $344,516 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $48,692 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.3 | D+9.8 |
D+
67.2 Score
Athens, GA
Mid-size Georgia city with community character
Median Home
$344,516
Population
129,933
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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C
74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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