Alton, TX vs Forest Park, GA
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
Forest Park
73
#795 nationally
Forest Park leads in crime level (15.7 vs 22.9). Forest Park leads in average commute (27.3 min vs 29.2 min). Alton leads in median household income ($44,317 vs $41,837).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Forest Park, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 73 (#795) |
| Population | 21,130 | 19,368 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $164,986 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $41,837 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 34 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 15.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+69.2 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Forest Park 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
73 Score
Forest Park, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$164,986
Population
19,368
Crime
High
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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