Big Spring, TX vs Little Elm, 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.
Big Spring
77.9
#207 nationally
Little Elm
72.2
#919 nationally
Little Elm leads in crime level (3.7 vs 20.9). Big Spring leads in average commute (19.8 min vs 37.9 min). Little Elm leads in median household income ($110,218 vs $65,418).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Big Spring, TX | Little Elm, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#207) | 72.2 (#919) |
| Population | 22,373 | 58,496 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,462 | $400,423 |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | $110,218 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 37.9 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+62.8 | R+13.2 |
C+
77.9 Score
Big Spring, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,462
Population
22,373
Crime
High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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C-
72.2 Score
Little Elm, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$400,423
Population
58,496
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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