Alton, TX vs Dania Beach, FL
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
Dania Beach
69.3
#1225 nationally
Dania Beach leads in crime level (6.7 vs 22.9). Alton leads in cost of living index (86 vs 108). Dania Beach leads in average commute (27.9 min vs 29.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Dania Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 69.3 (#1225) |
| Population | 21,130 | 31,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $337,246 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $46,330 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 52 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+17.0 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Dania Beach 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
View Alton, TX →
D+
69.3 Score
Dania Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,246
Population
31,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
52
Southeast
View Dania Beach, FL →