Alton, IL vs Georgetown, 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
Georgetown
70.1
#1134 nationally
Georgetown leads in crime level (5.2 vs 26.4). Georgetown leads in median household income ($87,465 vs $49,439). Alton leads in walk score (39 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, IL | Georgetown, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#275) | 70.1 (#1134) |
| Population | 25,006 | 96,312 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $105,039 | $427,174 |
| Median Household Income | $49,439 | $87,465 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 26.4 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | R+2.5 |
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-
70.1 Score
Georgetown, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$427,174
Population
96,312
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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