Athens, AL vs Burleson, 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.
Athens
70
#1140 nationally
Burleson
73.2
#767 nationally
Burleson leads in median household income ($87,312 vs $57,444). Burleson leads in crime level (4.7 vs 6.7). Burleson leads in walk score (28 vs 21).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, AL | Burleson, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1140) | 73.2 (#767) |
| Population | 30,904 | 55,220 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,050 | $340,014 |
| Median Household Income | $57,444 | $87,312 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | R+51.4 |
C-
70 Score
Athens, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,050
Population
30,904
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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C
73.2 Score
Burleson, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$340,014
Population
55,220
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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