Big Spring, TX vs Universal City, 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
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Universal City leads in crime level (7.1 vs 20.9). Universal City leads in walk score (36 vs 21). Big Spring leads in average commute (19.8 min vs 28.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Big Spring, TX | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#207) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 22,373 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,462 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+62.8 | D+9.8 |
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
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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