La Marque, 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.
La Marque
75.1
#502 nationally
San Mateo
63
#1808 nationally
La Marque leads in cost of living index (91 vs 249). San Mateo leads in median household income ($149,152 vs $61,403). San Mateo leads in crime level (6.7 vs 14.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Marque, TX | San Mateo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#502) | 63 (#1808) |
| Population | 19,605 | 101,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $233,688 | $1,685,162 |
| Median Household Income | $61,403 | $149,152 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 14.8 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 249 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+50.3 |
C
75.1 Score
La Marque, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$233,688
Population
19,605
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
50
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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