Dickinson, 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.
Dickinson
77
#284 nationally
San Marcos
70.5
#1100 nationally
Dickinson leads in median household income ($81,739 vs $47,394). Dickinson leads in crime level (5.9 vs 9.8). San Marcos leads in walk score (39 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dickinson, TX | San Marcos, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#284) | 70.5 (#1100) |
| Population | 21,834 | 71,569 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,294 | $310,480 |
| Median Household Income | $81,739 | $47,394 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 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+27.4 | D+5.6 |
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77 Score
Dickinson, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$270,294
Population
21,834
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
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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