San Marcos, TX vs Slidell, LA
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
Slidell
76.9
#301 nationally
Slidell leads in crime level (7.0 vs 9.8). Slidell leads in median household income ($63,004 vs $47,394). San Marcos leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 27.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Marcos, TX | Slidell, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1100) | 76.9 (#301) |
| Population | 71,569 | 28,510 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $310,480 | $223,090 |
| Median Household Income | $47,394 | $63,004 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | R+43.8 |
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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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76.9 Score
Slidell, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$223,090
Population
28,510
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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