San Marcos, TX vs St. Cloud, FL
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.
San Marcos
70.5
#1100 nationally
St. Cloud
66.9
#1492 nationally
St. Cloud leads in crime level (5.2 vs 9.8). San Marcos leads in walk score (39 vs 25). San Marcos leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 36.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Marcos, TX | St. Cloud, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1100) | 66.9 (#1492) |
| Population | 71,569 | 66,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $310,480 | $394,703 |
| Median Household Income | $47,394 | $69,366 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 36.7 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | R+1.4 |
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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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D
66.9 Score
St. Cloud, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$394,703
Population
66,448
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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