Albany, GA vs Portland, 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.
Albany
76.5
#339 nationally
Portland
76.5
#344 nationally
Portland leads in crime level (4.3 vs 22.6). Portland leads in median household income ($83,493 vs $43,724). Albany leads in cost of living index (88 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, GA | Portland, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.5 (#339) | 76.5 (#344) |
| Population | 66,877 | 20,481 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $131,450 | $271,705 |
| Median Household Income | $43,724 | $83,493 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 20.6 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 22.6 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+41.1 | R+36.4 |
Data coverage note: Portland is missing data for 1 metric that Albany has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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76.5 Score
Albany, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$131,450
Population
66,877
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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76.5 Score
Portland, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,705
Population
20,481
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$83,493
Southwest
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