Alvin, TX vs Bella Vista, AR
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.
Alvin
71.5
#971 nationally
Bella Vista
70.7
#1067 nationally
Alvin leads in walk score (30 vs 2). Bella Vista leads in median household income ($83,989 vs $68,266). Bella Vista leads in average commute (25.9 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alvin, TX | Bella Vista, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#971) | 70.7 (#1067) |
| Population | 28,633 | 32,368 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,684 | $360,927 |
| Median Household Income | $68,266 | $83,989 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 25.9 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 2 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | R+27.0 |
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71.5 Score
Alvin, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$293,684
Population
28,633
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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70.7 Score
Bella Vista, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$360,927
Population
32,368
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
2
Southwest
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