Akron, OH vs Alamo, 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.
Akron
78.2
#187 nationally
Alamo
74.8
#538 nationally
Akron leads in walk score (48 vs 32). Akron leads in crime level (22.5 vs 24.6). Akron leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 23 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Akron, OH | Alamo, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.2 (#187) | 74.8 (#538) |
| Population | 188,701 | 20,460 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $141,611 | $173,228 |
| Median Household Income | $46,596 | $47,398 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 22.5 | 24.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.0 | R+2.9 |
C+
78.2 Score
Akron, OH
Mid-size Ohio city with community character
Median Home
$141,611
Population
188,701
Crime
High
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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74.8 Score
Alamo, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$173,228
Population
20,460
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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