Delaware, OH 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.
Delaware
71.1
#1020 nationally
San Marcos
70.5
#1100 nationally
Delaware leads in crime level (4.0 vs 9.8). Delaware leads in median household income ($86,387 vs $47,394). San Marcos leads in walk score (39 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delaware, OH | San Marcos, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1020) | 70.5 (#1100) |
| Population | 45,158 | 71,569 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $416,378 | $310,480 |
| Median Household Income | $86,387 | $47,394 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.6 | D+5.6 |
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71.1 Score
Delaware, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$416,378
Population
45,158
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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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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