Alton, TX vs Flower Mound, 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
68.8
#1277 nationally
Flower Mound
73.1
#785 nationally
Flower Mound leads in crime level (1.6 vs 22.9). Flower Mound leads in median household income ($154,471 vs $44,317). Alton leads in cost of living index (86 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Flower Mound, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 73.1 (#785) |
| Population | 21,130 | 79,445 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $610,100 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $154,471 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 26 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+13.2 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Flower Mound 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
73.1 Score
Flower Mound, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$610,100
Population
79,445
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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