Kyle, 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.
Kyle
72
#936 nationally
San Marcos
70.5
#1100 nationally
San Marcos leads in walk score (39 vs 17). Kyle leads in crime level (5.4 vs 9.8). Kyle leads in median household income ($85,199 vs $47,394).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kyle, TX | San Marcos, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#936) | 70.5 (#1100) |
| Population | 62,548 | 71,569 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $299,223 | $310,480 |
| Median Household Income | $85,199 | $47,394 |
| Average Commute | 37.3 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+5.6 |
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72 Score
Kyle, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$299,223
Population
62,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
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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