Birmingham, 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.
Birmingham
75
#508 nationally
Burleson
73.2
#767 nationally
Burleson leads in median household income ($87,312 vs $38,838). Birmingham leads in walk score (36 vs 28). Birmingham leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 29.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Burleson, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 73.2 (#767) |
| Population | 196,644 | 55,220 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $340,014 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $87,312 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 28 |
| Crime Level | High | 4.7 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+51.4 |
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75 Score
Birmingham, AL
Magic City reinventing itself
Median Home
$137,168
Population
196,644
Crime
High
Schools
C-
Southeast
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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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