Allen, TX vs Mountain Brook, AL
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.
Allen
74.1
#630 nationally
Mountain Brook
69.8
#1170 nationally
Allen leads in walk score (35 vs 21). Mountain Brook leads in crime level (1.8 vs 2.9). Mountain Brook leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 27 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Allen, TX | Mountain Brook, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#630) | 69.8 (#1170) |
| Population | 111,620 | 21,737 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $493,450 | $1,068,731 |
| Median Household Income | $121,259 | $167,007 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+10.4 |
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74.1 Score
Allen, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$493,450
Population
111,620
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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D+
69.8 Score
Mountain Brook, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,068,731
Population
21,737
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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