Alton, TX vs Centerville, 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
68.8
#1277 nationally
Centerville
76.4
#347 nationally
Centerville leads in crime level (1.0 vs 22.9). Centerville leads in median household income ($79,509 vs $44,317). Centerville leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 29.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Centerville, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 76.4 (#347) |
| Population | 21,130 | 25,754 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $391,980 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $79,509 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 30 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | Even |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Centerville has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.8 Score
Alton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$190,078
Population
21,130
Crime
High
Median Income
$44,317
Southwest
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C
76.4 Score
Centerville, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$391,980
Population
25,754
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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