Benton, AR 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.
Benton
73.9
#655 nationally
San Marcos
70.5
#1100 nationally
San Marcos leads in walk score (39 vs 17). Benton leads in median household income ($66,868 vs $47,394). San Marcos leads in crime level (9.8 vs 11.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benton, AR | San Marcos, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#655) | 70.5 (#1100) |
| Population | 37,558 | 71,569 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $241,204 | $310,480 |
| Median Household Income | $66,868 | $47,394 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.1 | D+5.6 |
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73.9 Score
Benton, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$241,204
Population
37,558
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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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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