Central, LA 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.
San Benito
78.4
#181 nationally
San Benito leads in walk score (35 vs 7). Central leads in median household income ($82,714 vs $38,100). San Benito leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | San Benito, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 24,493 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $163,975 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $38,100 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | R+5.8 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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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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