Alton, TX vs Mount Pleasant, MI
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
Mount Pleasant
76.2
#373 nationally
Mount Pleasant leads in average commute (14.4 min vs 29.2 min). Mount Pleasant leads in crime level (11.7 vs 22.9). Alton leads in cost of living index (86 vs 92).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Mount Pleasant, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 76.2 (#373) |
| Population | 21,130 | 20,859 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $231,253 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $41,512 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 14.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 54 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+7.5 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Mount Pleasant 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
76.2 Score
Mount Pleasant, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$231,253
Population
20,859
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Midwest
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