Alvin, TX vs Universal City, TX
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
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Universal City leads in walk score (36 vs 30). Alvin leads in crime level (6.3 vs 7.1). Universal City leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alvin, TX | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#971) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 28,633 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,684 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $68,266 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 7.1 |
| 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+9.8 |
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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C
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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