Alamo, TX vs Marion, IN
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
Marion
85.1
#2 nationally
Marion leads in crime level (2.9 vs 24.6). Marion leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 23 min). Marion leads in walk score (40 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alamo, TX | Marion, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#538) | 85.1 (#2) |
| Population | 20,460 | 28,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $173,228 | $140,425 |
| Median Household Income | $47,398 | $42,366 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 24.6 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+41.8 |
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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B
85.1 Score
Marion, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$140,425
Population
28,105
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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