Big Spring, TX vs University Park, 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
University Park
68.7
#1302 nationally
University Park leads in crime level (1.7 vs 20.9). University Park leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $65,418). University Park leads in walk score (61 vs 21).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Big Spring, TX | University Park, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#207) | 68.7 (#1302) |
| Population | 22,373 | 24,954 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,462 | $2,499,000 |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | $250,001 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 245 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+62.8 | D+22.2 |
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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D+
68.7 Score
University Park, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,499,000
Population
24,954
Crime
Low
Walk Score
61
Southwest
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