Alton, TX vs Norman, OK
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
Norman
74.5
#584 nationally
Norman leads in crime level (7.1 vs 22.9). Norman leads in median household income ($62,849 vs $44,317). Norman leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 29.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Norman, OK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 74.5 (#584) |
| Population | 21,130 | 130,046 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $265,617 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $62,849 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 31 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+14.9 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Norman 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
74.5 Score
Norman, OK
Mid-size Oklahoma city with community character
Median Home
$265,617
Population
130,046
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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