Lancaster, 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.
Lancaster
69.9
#1155 nationally
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
San Antonio leads in walk score (37 vs 22). San Antonio leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 29.7 min). Lancaster leads in median household income ($65,323 vs $57,346).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 40,215 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+9.8 |
D+
69.9 Score
Lancaster, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$273,149
Population
40,215
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
22
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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