Marion, IA vs New Braunfels, 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.
Marion
80.8
#63 nationally
New Braunfels
73.1
#792 nationally
Marion leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 26.5 min). Marion leads in walk score (32 vs 25). Marion leads in crime level (3.4 vs 4.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marion, IA | New Braunfels, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#63) | 73.1 (#792) |
| Population | 42,213 | 110,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,229 | $351,190 |
| Median Household Income | $81,519 | $85,827 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.9 | R+45.5 |
B-
80.8 Score
Marion, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,229
Population
42,213
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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C
73.1 Score
New Braunfels, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$351,190
Population
110,958
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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