Alton, IL vs Fate, 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.
Alton
77.1
#275 nationally
Fate
73.8
#671 nationally
Fate leads in crime level (1.6 vs 26.4). Fate leads in median household income ($121,935 vs $49,439). Alton leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 35 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, IL | Fate, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#275) | 73.8 (#671) |
| Population | 25,006 | 24,626 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $105,039 | $359,854 |
| Median Household Income | $49,439 | $121,935 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 35 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 26.4 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | R+40.9 |
Data coverage note: Fate is missing data for 1 metric that Alton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
77.1 Score
Alton, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$105,039
Population
25,006
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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C
73.8 Score
Fate, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,854
Population
24,626
Crime
Low
Median Income
$121,935
Southwest
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