Highland, IN vs San Marcos, 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.
Highland
80.4
#78 nationally
San Marcos
70.5
#1100 nationally
Highland leads in crime level (2.7 vs 9.8). Highland leads in median household income ($74,991 vs $47,394). Highland leads in walk score (48 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Highland, IN | San Marcos, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.4 (#78) | 70.5 (#1100) |
| Population | 23,525 | 71,569 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,414 | $310,480 |
| Median Household Income | $74,991 | $47,394 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+5.6 |
B-
80.4 Score
Highland, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$270,414
Population
23,525
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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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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