Bethany, OK 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.
Bethany
83.4
#13 nationally
San Marcos
70.5
#1100 nationally
Bethany leads in crime level (5.7 vs 9.8). Bethany leads in walk score (47 vs 39). Bethany leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 23.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethany, OK | San Marcos, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.4 (#13) | 70.5 (#1100) |
| Population | 20,369 | 71,569 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $176,832 | $310,480 |
| Median Household Income | $54,606 | $47,394 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.7 | D+5.6 |
B
83.4 Score
Bethany, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$176,832
Population
20,369
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
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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