Cleburne, TX vs Opelika, 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.
Cleburne
72.3
#901 nationally
Opelika
66.9
#1489 nationally
Cleburne leads in crime level (7.6 vs 15.3). Cleburne leads in walk score (30 vs 18). Opelika leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 28.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cleburne, TX | Opelika, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#901) | 66.9 (#1489) |
| Population | 36,209 | 33,572 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $271,415 | $310,676 |
| Median Household Income | $60,929 | $55,218 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 15.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.4 | R+27.8 |
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72.3 Score
Cleburne, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,415
Population
36,209
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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66.9 Score
Opelika, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,676
Population
33,572
Crime
High
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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