Alton, IL vs Springdale, 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.
Alton
77.1
#275 nationally
Springdale
70.4
#1107 nationally
Alton leads in walk score (39 vs 28). Springdale leads in median household income ($58,924 vs $49,439). Springdale leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 23.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, IL | Springdale, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#275) | 70.4 (#1107) |
| Population | 25,006 | 92,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $105,039 | $342,415 |
| Median Household Income | $49,439 | $58,924 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 26.4 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | R+6.7 |
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-
70.4 Score
Springdale, AR
Poultry capital in booming Northwest Arkansas
Median Home
$342,415
Population
92,189
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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