Crestview, FL 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.
Crestview
71.3
#991 nationally
San Marcos
70.5
#1100 nationally
San Marcos leads in walk score (39 vs 18). Crestview leads in crime level (5.9 vs 9.8). Crestview leads in median household income ($61,311 vs $47,394).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crestview, FL | San Marcos, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#991) | 70.5 (#1100) |
| Population | 29,300 | 71,569 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $290,788 | $310,480 |
| Median Household Income | $61,311 | $47,394 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+42.5 | D+5.6 |
C-
71.3 Score
Crestview, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$290,788
Population
29,300
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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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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