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Boone, NC vs San Marcos, TX

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- The average commute for residents of San Marcos is 9.0% longer than it is for residents of Boone.
- 25.7% fewer residents of San Marcos work from home compared to residents of Boone.
 Boone, NCSan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2227
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 Boone, NCSan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Auto (alone)61.0%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock9.6%8.6%
 Mass Transit3.8%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.0%0.5%
 Walk16.1%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock7.4%9.7%
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 Boone, NCSan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.8.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock15.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.30.4%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock18.5%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.8.4%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.5%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.4.6%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.4%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock8.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.0.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.6%2.9%
Reviews for Boone    15 Reviews

Not sure where they got the rents from. Maybe not updated as there is nowhere to rent in Boone. Unless a student and they are paying $1000+ for 1 bedroom/bath shared  More

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Over 12 years ago

Boone and the High Country's climate is unique to North Carolina and the Southeast. It's cool summers and snowy winters are much more comparable to places much farther  More

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The area is beautiful - living in the Blue Ridge Mountains is gorgeous. But .. the views don't pay the bills. Housing is overpriced. You are better off living  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    6 Reviews

An area with so much potential and existing natural beauty.Sadly bad urban planning is clearly obvious.Looks like fun for tens of thousands of students.However for the  More

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Over 17 years ago

San Marcos has the most beautiful people and places that I have ever seen throughout my travels. I love this city so much that I decided to settle down here and start a  More

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Over 18 years ago

I spent several summers and a couple winters in San Marcos during my formidable years and really have to tell those interested about what a nice town it is. The best  More

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