Alpharetta, GA vs Wylie, 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.
Alpharetta
66.2
#1567 nationally
Wylie
72.3
#916 nationally
Wylie leads in crime level (1.8 vs 6.8). Alpharetta leads in walk score (22 vs 17). Alpharetta leads in median household income ($141,402 vs $109,465).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alpharetta, GA | Wylie, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1567) | 72.3 (#916) |
| Population | 67,056 | 61,078 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,997 | $420,077 |
| Median Household Income | $141,402 | $109,465 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | R+11.2 |
D
66.2 Score
Alpharetta, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,997
Population
67,056
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Southeast
View Alpharetta, GA →
C-
72.3 Score
Wylie, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$420,077
Population
61,078
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
View Wylie, TX →