Big Spring, 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.
Big Spring
77.9
#207 nationally
San Marcos
70.5
#1100 nationally
San Marcos leads in crime level (9.8 vs 20.9). San Marcos leads in walk score (39 vs 21). Big Spring leads in median household income ($65,418 vs $47,394).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Big Spring, TX | San Marcos, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#207) | 70.5 (#1100) |
| Population | 22,373 | 71,569 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,462 | $310,480 |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | $47,394 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+62.8 | D+5.6 |
C+
77.9 Score
Big Spring, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,462
Population
22,373
Crime
High
Walk Score
21
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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