Alton, TX vs University Park, TX
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
University Park
68.7
#1302 nationally
University Park leads in crime level (1.7 vs 22.9). University Park leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $44,317). Alton leads in cost of living index (86 vs 245).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | University Park, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 68.7 (#1302) |
| Population | 21,130 | 24,954 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $2,499,000 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $250,001 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 61 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 245 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+22.2 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that University 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
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D+
68.7 Score
University Park, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,499,000
Population
24,954
Crime
Low
Walk Score
61
Southwest
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