Alvin, TX vs Hastings, MN
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
Hastings
74.8
#545 nationally
Hastings leads in crime level (3.1 vs 6.3). Hastings leads in median household income ($87,722 vs $68,266). Hastings leads in average commute (24 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alvin, TX | Hastings, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#971) | 74.8 (#545) |
| Population | 28,633 | 22,121 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,684 | $388,563 |
| Median Household Income | $68,266 | $87,722 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | D+12.9 |
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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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74.8 Score
Hastings, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,563
Population
22,121
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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