Houston, TX vs San Antonio, 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.
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
Houston leads in walk score (48 vs 37). San Antonio leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 28.5 min). San Antonio leads in school rating (6 vs 5.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 37 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | Moderate |
| School Rating | 5.5 | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+9.8 |
C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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C
74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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