Alton, TX vs Park Ridge, 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
Park Ridge
74.2
#621 nationally
Park Ridge leads in crime level (2.6 vs 22.9). Park Ridge leads in median household income ($137,964 vs $44,317). Alton leads in cost of living index (86 vs 136).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Park Ridge, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 74.2 (#621) |
| Population | 21,130 | 37,897 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $595,303 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $137,964 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 54 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 136 |
| 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 Park Ridge 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
74.2 Score
Park Ridge, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,303
Population
37,897
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Midwest
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