Marshall, 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.
Marshall
80
#97 nationally
Opelika
66.9
#1489 nationally
Marshall leads in crime level (9.4 vs 15.3). Marshall leads in walk score (23 vs 18). Marshall leads in average commute (16.6 min vs 20.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marshall, TX | Opelika, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#97) | 66.9 (#1489) |
| Population | 24,118 | 33,572 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $166,238 | $310,676 |
| Median Household Income | $49,162 | $55,218 |
| Average Commute | 16.6 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 15.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+50.6 | R+27.8 |
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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D
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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