Alton, TX vs Decatur, 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
Decatur
79.3
#132 nationally
Decatur leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 29.2 min). Decatur leads in crime level (16.5 vs 22.9). Decatur leads in median household income ($49,039 vs $44,317).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Decatur, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 79.3 (#132) |
| Population | 21,130 | 68,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $107,169 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $49,039 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 34 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 16.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+18.9 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Decatur 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+
79.3 Score
Decatur, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$107,169
Population
68,670
Crime
High
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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