Marion, IA vs San Angelo, 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
San Angelo
80.4
#80 nationally
Marion leads in crime level (3.4 vs 6.0). Marion leads in median household income ($81,519 vs $65,040). San Angelo leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 19.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marion, IA | San Angelo, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#63) | 80.4 (#80) |
| Population | 42,213 | 99,262 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,229 | $214,811 |
| Median Household Income | $81,519 | $65,040 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.9 | R+48.0 |
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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B-
80.4 Score
San Angelo, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$214,811
Population
99,262
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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