Fate, TX vs Mountain Brook, 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.
Fate
73.8
#671 nationally
Mountain Brook
69.8
#1170 nationally
Mountain Brook leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 35 min). Mountain Brook leads in median household income ($167,007 vs $121,935). Fate leads in cost of living index (120 vs 161).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fate, TX | Mountain Brook, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#671) | 69.8 (#1170) |
| Population | 24,626 | 21,737 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,854 | $1,068,731 |
| Median Household Income | $121,935 | $167,007 |
| Average Commute | 35 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 21 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.9 | D+10.4 |
Data coverage note: Fate is missing data for 1 metric that Mountain Brook has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.8 Score
Fate, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,854
Population
24,626
Crime
Low
Median Income
$121,935
Southwest
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D+
69.8 Score
Mountain Brook, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,068,731
Population
21,737
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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