Crowley, 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.
Crowley
72
#933 nationally
San Marcos
70.5
#1100 nationally
Crowley leads in median household income ($88,333 vs $47,394). Crowley leads in crime level (5.3 vs 9.8). San Marcos leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 29.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crowley, TX | San Marcos, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#933) | 70.5 (#1100) |
| Population | 19,932 | 71,569 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $316,733 | $310,480 |
| Median Household Income | $88,333 | $47,394 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 39 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+5.6 |
Data coverage note: Crowley is missing data for 1 metric that San Marcos has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72 Score
Crowley, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,733
Population
19,932
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$88,333
Southwest
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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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