Alvin, TX vs Boerne, 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.
Alvin
71.5
#971 nationally
Boerne
67.2
#1449 nationally
Boerne leads in crime level (3.0 vs 6.3). Boerne leads in average commute (24 min vs 30.1 min). Alvin leads in cost of living index (97 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alvin, TX | Boerne, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#971) | 67.2 (#1449) |
| Population | 28,633 | 21,774 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,684 | $562,046 |
| Median Household Income | $68,266 | $82,982 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | R+55.7 |
Data coverage note: Boerne is missing data for 1 metric that Alvin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
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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D+
67.2 Score
Boerne, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$562,046
Population
21,774
Crime
Low
Median Income
$82,982
Southwest
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