Alton, TX vs Apex, NC
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
68.8
#1277 nationally
Apex
70.6
#1082 nationally
Apex leads in crime level (4.7 vs 22.9). Apex leads in median household income ($129,688 vs $44,317). Alton leads in cost of living index (86 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Apex, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 70.6 (#1082) |
| Population | 21,130 | 72,225 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $601,962 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $129,688 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 26 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+25.6 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Apex has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C-
70.6 Score
Apex, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$601,962
Population
72,225
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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