Alvin, TX vs Shafter, CA
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
Shafter
70.7
#1077 nationally
Shafter leads in walk score (45 vs 30). Shafter leads in average commute (22 min vs 30.1 min). Alvin leads in crime level (6.3 vs 7.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alvin, TX | Shafter, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#971) | 70.7 (#1077) |
| Population | 28,633 | 21,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,684 | $387,324 |
| Median Household Income | $68,266 | $66,418 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | R+21.1 |
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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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70.7 Score
Shafter, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$387,324
Population
21,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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