Adrian, MI vs Alton, TX
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.
Adrian
75
#506 nationally
Alton
68.8
#1277 nationally
Adrian leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 29.2 min). Adrian leads in crime level (15.7 vs 22.9). Alton leads in median household income ($44,317 vs $40,797).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Adrian, MI | Alton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#506) | 68.8 (#1277) |
| Population | 20,238 | 21,130 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,552 | $190,078 |
| Median Household Income | $40,797 | $44,317 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 22.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+23.0 | R+2.9 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Adrian has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75 Score
Adrian, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$193,552
Population
20,238
Crime
High
Walk Score
47
Midwest
View Adrian, MI →
D+
68.8 Score
Alton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$190,078
Population
21,130
Crime
High
Median Income
$44,317
Southwest
View Alton, TX →