Beaumont, TX vs Foley, AL
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.
Beaumont
75.5
#445 nationally
Foley
70.3
#1113 nationally
Foley leads in crime level (5.3 vs 31.2). Beaumont leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 24.7 min). Beaumont leads in cost of living index (91 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaumont, TX | Foley, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#445) | 70.3 (#1113) |
| Population | 112,193 | 24,873 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,566 | $307,017 |
| Median Household Income | $53,745 | $60,090 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 31.2 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.9 | R+58.2 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Beaumont has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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75.5 Score
Beaumont, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$174,566
Population
112,193
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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70.3 Score
Foley, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,017
Population
24,873
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$60,090
Southeast
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