San Marcos, TX vs Stuart, 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
Stuart
66.3
#1563 nationally
Stuart leads in median household income ($61,878 vs $47,394). Stuart leads in crime level (8.4 vs 9.8). San Marcos leads in cost of living index (100 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Marcos, TX | Stuart, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1100) | 66.3 (#1563) |
| Population | 71,569 | 19,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $310,480 | $375,621 |
| Median Household Income | $47,394 | $61,878 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | R+31.1 |
Data coverage note: Stuart is missing data for 1 metric that San Marcos has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
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
66.3 Score
Stuart, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,621
Population
19,430
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,878
Southeast
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