Alamo, TX vs Crystal, MN
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.
Alamo
74.8
#538 nationally
Crystal
75
#509 nationally
Crystal leads in crime level (7.7 vs 24.6). Crystal leads in median household income ($86,288 vs $47,398). Crystal leads in walk score (44 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alamo, TX | Crystal, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#538) | 75 (#509) |
| Population | 20,460 | 21,906 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $173,228 | $323,618 |
| Median Household Income | $47,398 | $86,288 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 24.6 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+42.6 |
C
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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C
75 Score
Crystal, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,618
Population
21,906
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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