San Marcos, TX vs Suwanee, GA
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
Suwanee
65.9
#1602 nationally
Suwanee leads in crime level (3.5 vs 9.8). Suwanee leads in median household income ($100,780 vs $47,394). San Marcos leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Marcos, TX | Suwanee, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1100) | 65.9 (#1602) |
| Population | 71,569 | 22,913 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $310,480 | $602,592 |
| Median Household Income | $47,394 | $100,780 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+16.5 |
Data coverage note: Suwanee is missing data for 1 metric that San Marcos has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
65.9 Score
Suwanee, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$602,592
Population
22,913
Crime
Low
Median Income
$100,780
Southeast
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