Alton, TX vs Brownsburg, IN
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
Brownsburg
76.7
#322 nationally
Brownsburg leads in crime level (1.7 vs 22.9). Brownsburg leads in median household income ($101,883 vs $44,317). Brownsburg leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 29.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Brownsburg, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 76.7 (#322) |
| Population | 21,130 | 32,250 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $362,536 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $101,883 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 21 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+21.5 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Brownsburg 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
76.7 Score
Brownsburg, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$362,536
Population
32,250
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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