Fulshear, TX vs San Mateo, CA
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.
Fulshear
70.8
#1054 nationally
San Mateo
63
#1808 nationally
Fulshear leads in crime level (1.6 vs 6.7). Fulshear leads in cost of living index (144 vs 249). San Mateo leads in average commute (28.5 min vs 39.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fulshear, TX | San Mateo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1054) | 63 (#1808) |
| Population | 42,616 | 101,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,786 | $1,685,162 |
| Median Household Income | $170,602 | $149,152 |
| Average Commute | 39.4 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 68 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 249 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+50.3 |
Data coverage note: Fulshear is missing data for 1 metric that San Mateo has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.8 Score
Fulshear, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$504,786
Population
42,616
Crime
Low
Median Income
$170,602
Southwest
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D
63 Score
San Mateo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,685,162
Population
101,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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