Alamogordo, NM vs University Park, TX
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.
Alamogordo
76.5
#338 nationally
University Park
68.7
#1302 nationally
University Park leads in crime level (1.7 vs 9.2). University Park leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $50,721). Alamogordo leads in cost of living index (90 vs 245).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alamogordo, NM | University Park, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.5 (#338) | 68.7 (#1302) |
| Population | 31,284 | 24,954 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,125 | $2,499,000 |
| Median Household Income | $50,721 | $250,001 |
| Average Commute | 18.2 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 9.2 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 245 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.0 | D+22.2 |
C
76.5 Score
Alamogordo, NM
Small New Mexico city with local appeal
Median Home
$222,125
Population
31,284
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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D+
68.7 Score
University Park, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,499,000
Population
24,954
Crime
Low
Walk Score
61
Southwest
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