Alton, TX vs Mason, 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
Mason
74
#648 nationally
Mason leads in crime level (1.0 vs 22.9). Mason leads in median household income ($121,082 vs $44,317). Alton leads in cost of living index (86 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Mason, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 74 (#648) |
| Population | 21,130 | 35,660 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $513,673 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $121,082 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 18 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+31.5 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Mason 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
74 Score
Mason, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$513,673
Population
35,660
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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