Alton, TX vs Golden Valley, MN
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
Golden Valley
75.7
#424 nationally
Golden Valley leads in crime level (1.8 vs 22.9). Golden Valley leads in median household income ($110,026 vs $44,317). Golden Valley leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 29.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Golden Valley, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 75.7 (#424) |
| Population | 21,130 | 21,211 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $446,491 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $110,026 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 28 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+42.6 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Golden Valley 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
75.7 Score
Golden Valley, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$446,491
Population
21,211
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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