Marshall, TX vs Montgomery, 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.
Marshall
80
#97 nationally
Montgomery
77.8
#216 nationally
Marshall leads in crime level (9.4 vs 16.3). Marshall leads in average commute (16.6 min vs 19.9 min). Montgomery leads in walk score (26 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marshall, TX | Montgomery, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#97) | 77.8 (#216) |
| Population | 24,118 | 195,287 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $166,238 | $152,082 |
| Median Household Income | $49,162 | $54,166 |
| Average Commute | 16.6 min | 19.9 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 16.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+50.6 | D+30.7 |
B-
80 Score
Marshall, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$166,238
Population
24,118
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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C+
77.8 Score
Montgomery, AL
Mid-size Alabama city with community character
Median Home
$152,082
Population
195,287
Crime
High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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