Albany, OR 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.
Albany
70.6
#1081 nationally
Alton
68.8
#1277 nationally
Albany leads in crime level (5.4 vs 22.9). Albany leads in median household income ($69,777 vs $44,317). Albany leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 29.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, OR | Alton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1081) | 68.8 (#1277) |
| Population | 57,053 | 21,130 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $439,047 | $190,078 |
| Median Household Income | $69,777 | $44,317 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 22.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.4 | R+2.9 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Albany has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.6 Score
Albany, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$439,047
Population
57,053
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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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
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