Alton, TX vs Danville, IL
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
Danville
78.3
#183 nationally
Alton leads in crime level (22.9 vs 46.1). Danville leads in average commute (15.2 min vs 29.2 min). Alton leads in median household income ($44,317 vs $42,424).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Danville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 78.3 (#183) |
| Population | 21,130 | 28,206 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $84,422 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $42,424 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 15.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 30 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 46.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+35.7 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Danville 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+
78.3 Score
Danville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$84,422
Population
28,206
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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