Athens, AL vs Prosper, 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
Prosper
67.6
#1405 nationally
Prosper leads in crime level (1.5 vs 6.7). Prosper leads in median household income ($178,224 vs $57,444). Athens leads in cost of living index (93 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, AL | Prosper, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1140) | 67.6 (#1405) |
| Population | 30,904 | 41,660 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,050 | $770,217 |
| Median Household Income | $57,444 | $178,224 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Prosper is missing data for 1 metric that Athens has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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+
67.6 Score
Prosper, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$770,217
Population
41,660
Crime
Low
Median Income
$178,224
Southwest
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