Ruston, 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.
Ruston
72.3
#911 nationally
San Angelo
80.4
#80 nationally
San Angelo leads in median household income ($65,040 vs $32,877). San Angelo leads in crime level (6.0 vs 11.7). San Angelo leads in walk score (32 vs 25).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ruston, LA | San Angelo, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#911) | 80.4 (#80) |
| Population | 22,233 | 99,262 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $229,937 | $214,811 |
| Median Household Income | $32,877 | $65,040 |
| Average Commute | 13.9 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.4 | R+48.0 |
C-
72.3 Score
Ruston, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$229,937
Population
22,233
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
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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