Alvin, TX vs Plum, PA
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
Plum leads in crime level (1.7 vs 6.3). Alvin leads in walk score (30 vs 13). Plum leads in median household income ($91,931 vs $68,266).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alvin, TX | Plum, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,633 | 26,391 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,684 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $68,266 | $91,931 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | D+20.3 |
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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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Score
Plum, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
26,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Median Income
$91,931
Northeast
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