Alvin, TX vs Des Moines, 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
Des Moines
80.8
#61 nationally
Des Moines leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 30.1 min). Des Moines leads in walk score (45 vs 30). Alvin leads in median household income ($68,266 vs $60,509).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alvin, TX | Des Moines, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#971) | 80.8 (#61) |
| Population | 28,633 | 214,133 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,684 | $212,006 |
| Median Household Income | $68,266 | $60,509 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | D+10.9 |
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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B-
80.8 Score
Des Moines, IA
Insurance capital with surprising vibrancy
Median Home
$212,006
Population
214,133
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Midwest
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