Pelham, AL vs Texarkana, AR
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.
Pelham
73.9
#665 nationally
Texarkana
75.3
#479 nationally
Pelham leads in crime level (4.5 vs 22.5). Pelham leads in median household income ($94,108 vs $45,233). Texarkana leads in walk score (26 vs 13).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pelham, AL | Texarkana, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#665) | 75.3 (#479) |
| Population | 25,121 | 29,223 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $328,477 | $165,785 |
| Median Household Income | $94,108 | $45,233 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 22.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.8 | R+51.1 |
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73.9 Score
Pelham, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$328,477
Population
25,121
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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75.3 Score
Texarkana, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$165,785
Population
29,223
Crime
High
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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