Athens, AL vs Lancaster, 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
Lancaster
69.9
#1155 nationally
Athens leads in crime level (6.7 vs 11.2). Athens leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 29.7 min). Lancaster leads in median household income ($65,323 vs $57,444).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, AL | Lancaster, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1140) | 69.9 (#1155) |
| Population | 30,904 | 40,215 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,050 | $273,149 |
| Median Household Income | $57,444 | $65,323 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | D+22.2 |
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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D+
69.9 Score
Lancaster, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$273,149
Population
40,215
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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