Alvin, TX vs Bethlehem, PA
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
Bethlehem
74.1
#632 nationally
Bethlehem leads in walk score (59 vs 30). Bethlehem leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 30.1 min). Bethlehem leads in crime level (5.6 vs 6.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alvin, TX | Bethlehem, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#971) | 74.1 (#632) |
| Population | 28,633 | 78,300 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,684 | $364,711 |
| Median Household Income | $68,266 | $62,072 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | D+2.7 |
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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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74.1 Score
Bethlehem, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,711
Population
78,300
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
Northeast
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