Alton, TX vs Stow, OH
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
Stow
78.5
#178 nationally
Stow leads in crime level (3.2 vs 22.9). Stow leads in median household income ($89,805 vs $44,317). Alton leads in cost of living index (86 vs 100).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Stow, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 78.5 (#178) |
| Population | 21,130 | 33,957 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $292,715 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $89,805 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 22 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+7.0 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Stow 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+
78.5 Score
Stow, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$292,715
Population
33,957
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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