Allen, TX vs Little Rock, 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.
Allen
74.1
#630 nationally
Little Rock
75.6
#438 nationally
Allen leads in median household income ($121,259 vs $54,891). Little Rock leads in cost of living index (84 vs 122). Little Rock leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 27 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Allen, TX | Little Rock, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#630) | 75.6 (#438) |
| Population | 111,620 | 202,591 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $493,450 | $221,019 |
| Median Household Income | $121,259 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+22.1 |
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74.1 Score
Allen, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$493,450
Population
111,620
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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75.6 Score
Little Rock, AR
Arkansas capital with Southern charm
Median Home
$221,019
Population
202,591
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
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Southwest
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