Highland, UT 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
67.2
#1450 nationally
San Marcos
70.5
#1100 nationally
Highland leads in crime level (2.6 vs 9.8). Highland leads in median household income ($166,429 vs $47,394). San Marcos leads in cost of living index (100 vs 160).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Highland, UT | San Marcos, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1450) | 70.5 (#1100) |
| Population | 20,217 | 71,569 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $975,621 | $310,480 |
| Median Household Income | $166,429 | $47,394 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 39 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+5.6 |
Data coverage note: Highland is missing data for 1 metric that San Marcos has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.2 Score
Highland, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$975,621
Population
20,217
Crime
Low
Median Income
$166,429
West
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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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