2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Silver City, NM vs San Marcos, TX

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- The average commute for residents of San Marcos is 6.1% longer than it is for residents of Silver City.
- 9.8% fewer residents of San Marcos work from home compared to residents of Silver City.
 Silver City, NMSan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2227
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 Commute Mode
 Silver City, NMSan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Auto (alone)62.2%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock9.6%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.1%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.0%0.5%
 Walk7.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock7.4%9.7%
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 Silver City, NMSan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.9.9%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock15.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.28.9%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock18.5%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.7.5%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.5%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.1.4%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.4%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock8.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.0.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.6%2.9%
Reviews for Silver City    13 Reviews

I bought here 1 year ago and live in the historical downtown. Crime is not a problem for us but we know crime happens here though the city is very tight knit about  More

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Over 1 years ago

Never been here but like looking for small towns to consider living in. Quite sadly they all seem to have the highest crime rates both violent and property crime. Where  More

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We moved to SC about a year ago. People are genuinely friendly-we actually have dinner in each other’s homes in our neighborhood. Historic downtown is quirky and fun  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 16 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 17 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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