Alton, TX vs Fairfield, OH
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
Fairfield
75
#511 nationally
Fairfield leads in crime level (4.6 vs 22.9). Fairfield leads in median household income ($67,182 vs $44,317). Fairfield leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 29.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Fairfield, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 75 (#511) |
| Population | 21,130 | 44,447 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $286,470 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $67,182 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 28 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+26.3 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Fairfield 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
75 Score
Fairfield, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,470
Population
44,447
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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