Alvin, TX vs Foley, AL
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
Foley
70.3
#1113 nationally
Foley leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 30.1 min). Foley leads in crime level (5.3 vs 6.3). Alvin leads in median household income ($68,266 vs $60,090).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alvin, TX | Foley, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#971) | 70.3 (#1113) |
| Population | 28,633 | 24,873 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,684 | $307,017 |
| Median Household Income | $68,266 | $60,090 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | R+58.2 |
Data coverage note: Foley 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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70.3 Score
Foley, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,017
Population
24,873
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$60,090
Southeast
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