Alton, IL vs Broadview Heights, 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.
Alton
77.1
#275 nationally
Broadview Heights
75.4
#458 nationally
Broadview Heights leads in crime level (0.1 vs 26.4). Alton leads in walk score (39 vs 10). Broadview Heights leads in median household income ($97,902 vs $49,439).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, IL | Broadview Heights, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#275) | 75.4 (#458) |
| Population | 25,006 | 19,634 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $105,039 | $376,901 |
| Median Household Income | $49,439 | $97,902 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 10 |
| Crime Level | 26.4 | 0.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+31.5 |
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77.1 Score
Alton, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$105,039
Population
25,006
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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75.4 Score
Broadview Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,901
Population
19,634
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
10
Midwest
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