Alton, TX vs Oak Park, 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
Oak Park
71.1
#1024 nationally
Oak Park leads in crime level (8.9 vs 22.9). Oak Park leads in median household income ($103,264 vs $44,317). Alton leads in cost of living index (86 vs 127).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Oak Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 71.1 (#1024) |
| Population | 21,130 | 52,055 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $489,829 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $103,264 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 33.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 78 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 127 |
| 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 Oak 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
View Alton, TX →
C-
71.1 Score
Oak Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$489,829
Population
52,055
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
78
Midwest
View Oak Park, IL →