Alvin, TX vs Manassas, VA
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
Manassas
67
#1474 nationally
Manassas leads in median household income ($110,559 vs $68,266). Manassas leads in walk score (43 vs 30). Alvin leads in cost of living index (97 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alvin, TX | Manassas, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#971) | 67 (#1474) |
| Population | 28,633 | 42,696 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,684 | $556,241 |
| Median Household Income | $68,266 | $110,559 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 34 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | D+14.8 |
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 Score
Manassas, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$556,241
Population
42,696
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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