Alvin, TX vs Monroe, LA

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

Monroe

73.4

#741 nationally

Alvin leads in crime level (6.3 vs 51.8). Alvin leads in median household income ($68,266 vs $36,550). Monroe leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 30.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alvin, TX Monroe, LA
WhereAtHome Score 71.5 (#971) 73.4 (#741)
Population 28,633 46,616
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $293,684 $155,007
Median Household Income $68,266 $36,550
Average Commute 30.1 min 17.6 min
Walk Score 30 32
Crime Level 6.3 51.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 97 92
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+19.7 R+27.9