San Marcos, TX vs Saratoga Springs, UT
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.
San Marcos
70.5
#1100 nationally
Saratoga Springs
69.3
#1232 nationally
San Marcos leads in walk score (39 vs 7). Saratoga Springs leads in crime level (2.5 vs 9.8). Saratoga Springs leads in median household income ($117,005 vs $47,394).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Marcos, TX | Saratoga Springs, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1100) | 69.3 (#1232) |
| Population | 71,569 | 52,532 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $310,480 | $558,519 |
| Median Household Income | $47,394 | $117,005 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 7 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | R+39.8 |
C-
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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D+
69.3 Score
Saratoga Springs, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$558,519
Population
52,532
Crime
Low
Walk Score
7
West
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