Alton, TX vs Fulshear, 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
Fulshear
70.8
#1054 nationally
Fulshear leads in crime level (1.6 vs 22.9). Fulshear leads in median household income ($170,602 vs $44,317). Alton leads in cost of living index (86 vs 144).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Fulshear, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 70.8 (#1054) |
| Population | 21,130 | 42,616 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $504,786 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $170,602 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 39.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | N/A |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+1.6 |
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-
70.8 Score
Fulshear, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$504,786
Population
42,616
Crime
Low
Median Income
$170,602
Southwest
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