Alton, TX vs Mount Prospect, IL
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 Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in crime level (2.5 vs 22.9). Mount Prospect leads in median household income ($100,526 vs $44,317). Alton leads in cost of living index (86 vs 119).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Mount Prospect, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 77.7 (#223) |
| Population | 21,130 | 54,298 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $455,313 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $100,526 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 87 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Mount Prospect 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+
77.7 Score
Mount Prospect, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$455,313
Population
54,298
Crime
Low
Walk Score
87
Midwest
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