Hurst, TX 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.

Hurst

72.7

#844 nationally

vs

San Marcos

70.5

#1100 nationally

Hurst leads in median household income ($71,275 vs $47,394). Hurst leads in walk score (49 vs 39). San Marcos leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 24.9 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hurst, TX San Marcos, TX
WhereAtHome Score 72.7 (#844) 70.5 (#1100)
Population 39,304 71,569
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $339,279 $310,480
Median Household Income $71,275 $47,394
Average Commute 24.9 min 23.7 min
Walk Score 49 39
Crime Level 9.7 9.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 105 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+5.1 D+5.6