Alamo, TX vs Dayton, OH
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
Dayton
76
#394 nationally
Dayton leads in walk score (40 vs 32). Alamo leads in median household income ($47,398 vs $38,924). Dayton leads in cost of living index (78 vs 83).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alamo, TX | Dayton, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#538) | 76 (#394) |
| Population | 20,460 | 137,644 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $173,228 | $138,730 |
| Median Household Income | $47,398 | $38,924 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 24.6 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 78 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | Even |
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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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76 Score
Dayton, OH
Birthplace of Aviation
Median Home
$138,730
Population
137,644
Crime
High
Schools
C-
Midwest
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