Alvin, TX vs Clive, IA
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
Clive
73.3
#753 nationally
Clive leads in median household income ($124,908 vs $68,266). Clive leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 30.1 min). Alvin leads in cost of living index (97 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alvin, TX | Clive, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#971) | 73.3 (#753) |
| Population | 28,633 | 19,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,684 | $432,260 |
| Median Household Income | $68,266 | $124,908 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 20.7 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 5.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | D+10.9 |
Data coverage note: Clive is missing data for 1 metric that Alvin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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73.3 Score
Clive, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,260
Population
19,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$124,908
Midwest
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