Alton, TX vs Winter Haven, FL
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
Winter Haven
71.1
#1028 nationally
Winter Haven leads in crime level (6.5 vs 22.9). Winter Haven leads in median household income ($56,425 vs $44,317). Alton leads in cost of living index (86 vs 100).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Winter Haven, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 71.1 (#1028) |
| Population | 21,130 | 57,109 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $274,480 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $56,425 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 25 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 6.5 |
| 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 | R+20.7 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Winter Haven 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-
71.1 Score
Winter Haven, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$274,480
Population
57,109
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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