New Iberia, LA 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.
New Iberia
76.2
#374 nationally
San Marcos
70.5
#1100 nationally
San Marcos leads in crime level (9.8 vs 27.7). New Iberia leads in average commute (21 min vs 23.7 min). New Iberia leads in cost of living index (89 vs 100).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Iberia, LA | San Marcos, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#374) | 70.5 (#1100) |
| Population | 27,080 | 71,569 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $151,501 | $310,480 |
| Median Household Income | $47,108 | $47,394 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.1 | D+5.6 |
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76.2 Score
New Iberia, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$151,501
Population
27,080
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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70.5 Score
San Marcos, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$310,480
Population
71,569
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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