Hoboken, NJ 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.
Hoboken
70.5
#1097 nationally
San Marcos
70.5
#1100 nationally
Hoboken leads in median household income ($168,137 vs $47,394). Hoboken leads in walk score (97 vs 39). San Marcos leads in cost of living index (100 vs 190).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoboken, NJ | San Marcos, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1097) | 70.5 (#1100) |
| Population | 57,010 | 71,569 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $899,212 | $310,480 |
| Median Household Income | $168,137 | $47,394 |
| Average Commute | 37.4 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 97 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 190 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+5.6 |
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70.5 Score
Hoboken, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$899,212
Population
57,010
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
97
Northeast
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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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