Lancaster, TX vs San Benito, 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.
Lancaster
69.9
#1155 nationally
San Benito
78.4
#181 nationally
Lancaster leads in median household income ($65,323 vs $38,100). San Benito leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 29.7 min). San Benito leads in walk score (35 vs 22).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | San Benito, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 78.4 (#181) |
| Population | 40,215 | 24,493 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $163,975 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $38,100 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+5.8 |
D+
69.9 Score
Lancaster, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$273,149
Population
40,215
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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C+
78.4 Score
San Benito, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$163,975
Population
24,493
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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