Alton, TX vs Owatonna, 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
Owatonna
77.3
#258 nationally
Owatonna leads in crime level (4.1 vs 22.9). Owatonna leads in median household income ($78,295 vs $44,317). Owatonna leads in average commute (16.6 min vs 29.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Owatonna, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 77.3 (#258) |
| Population | 21,130 | 26,534 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $302,747 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $78,295 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 16.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 25 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+24.5 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Owatonna 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+
77.3 Score
Owatonna, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$302,747
Population
26,534
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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