Alton, TX vs Fort Worth, TX
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
Fort Worth
72.3
#902 nationally
Fort Worth leads in median household income ($66,277 vs $44,317). Alton leads in cost of living index (86 vs 95). Fort Worth leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 29.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Fort Worth, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 72.3 (#902) |
| Population | 21,130 | 978,468 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $298,353 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $66,277 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 35 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+5.1 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Fort Worth 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-
72.3 Score
Fort Worth, TX
Where the West begins
Median Home
$298,353
Population
978,468
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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