Alvin, TX vs Marion, 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

vs

Marion

80.8

#63 nationally

Marion leads in crime level (3.4 vs 6.3). Marion leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 30.1 min). Marion leads in median household income ($81,519 vs $68,266).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alvin, TX Marion, IA
WhereAtHome Score 71.5 (#971) 80.8 (#63)
Population 28,633 42,213
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $293,684 $281,229
Median Household Income $68,266 $81,519
Average Commute 30.1 min 19.2 min
Walk Score 30 32
Crime Level 6.3 3.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 97 94
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+19.7 D+9.9