Lafayette, LA 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.
Lafayette
73.6
#705 nationally
San Angelo
80.4
#80 nationally
San Angelo leads in crime level (6.0 vs 29.2). Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 32). San Angelo leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 20.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, LA | San Angelo, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#705) | 80.4 (#80) |
| Population | 121,467 | 99,262 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $227,080 | $214,811 |
| Median Household Income | $58,850 | $65,040 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 29.2 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.4 | R+48.0 |
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73.6 Score
Lafayette, LA
Mid-size Louisiana city with community character
Median Home
$227,080
Population
121,467
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
42
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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