Alton, IL vs Duncanville, 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.
Alton
77.1
#275 nationally
Duncanville
74.6
#573 nationally
Duncanville leads in crime level (8.4 vs 26.4). Duncanville leads in median household income ($66,601 vs $49,439). Alton leads in cost of living index (84 vs 100).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, IL | Duncanville, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#275) | 74.6 (#573) |
| Population | 25,006 | 38,883 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $105,039 | $278,035 |
| Median Household Income | $49,439 | $66,601 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 26.4 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+22.2 |
C+
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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C
74.6 Score
Duncanville, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$278,035
Population
38,883
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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