Alamo, TX vs Charleston, WV
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.
Alamo
74.8
#538 nationally
Charleston
80.6
#70 nationally
Charleston leads in crime level (14.9 vs 24.6). Charleston leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 23 min). Charleston leads in median household income ($58,902 vs $47,398).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alamo, TX | Charleston, WV |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#538) | 80.6 (#70) |
| Population | 20,460 | 46,838 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $173,228 | $166,520 |
| Median Household Income | $47,398 | $58,902 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 24.6 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+17.4 |
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74.8 Score
Alamo, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$173,228
Population
20,460
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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B-
80.6 Score
Charleston, WV
Small West Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$166,520
Population
46,838
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Northeast
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