Independence, KY vs San Angelo, 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.
Independence
77
#288 nationally
San Angelo
80.4
#80 nationally
Independence leads in crime level (0.7 vs 6.0). San Angelo leads in walk score (32 vs 11). San Angelo leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 27.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Independence, KY | San Angelo, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#288) | 80.4 (#80) |
| Population | 29,503 | 99,262 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,613 | $214,811 |
| Median Household Income | $92,355 | $65,040 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | R+48.0 |
C+
77 Score
Independence, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,613
Population
29,503
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
11
Southeast
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B-
80.4 Score
San Angelo, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$214,811
Population
99,262
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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