Alton, TX vs Madison Heights, MI
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
Madison Heights
79.9
#100 nationally
Madison Heights leads in crime level (7.6 vs 22.9). Madison Heights leads in median household income ($63,224 vs $44,317). Madison Heights leads in average commute (24 min vs 29.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Madison Heights, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 79.9 (#100) |
| Population | 21,130 | 28,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $222,737 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $63,224 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 57 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+10.6 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Madison Heights 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+
79.9 Score
Madison Heights, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$222,737
Population
28,238
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Midwest
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