Alton, TX vs Norfolk, VA
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
Norfolk
71
#1033 nationally
Norfolk leads in crime level (12.9 vs 22.9). Norfolk leads in median household income ($60,998 vs $44,317). Norfolk leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 29.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Norfolk, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 71 (#1033) |
| Population | 21,130 | 230,930 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $315,458 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $60,998 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 46 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 12.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+41.5 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Norfolk 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-
71 Score
Norfolk, VA
Growing Virginia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$315,458
Population
230,930
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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