San Marcos, TX vs Springfield, MA
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
Springfield
69.4
#1222 nationally
San Marcos leads in crime level (9.8 vs 24.4). Springfield leads in walk score (58 vs 39). Springfield leads in average commute (21 min vs 23.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Marcos, TX | Springfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1100) | 69.4 (#1222) |
| Population | 71,569 | 153,672 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $310,480 | $307,092 |
| Median Household Income | $47,394 | $47,677 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 24.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+8.9 |
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+
69.4 Score
Springfield, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$307,092
Population
153,672
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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