Alton, TX vs North Little Rock, AR
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
North Little Rock
74.8
#552 nationally
North Little Rock leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 29.2 min). Alton leads in crime level (22.9 vs 32.3). North Little Rock leads in median household income ($49,166 vs $44,317).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | North Little Rock, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 74.8 (#552) |
| Population | 21,130 | 64,531 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $168,934 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $49,166 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 32 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 32.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+22.1 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that North Little Rock 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
74.8 Score
North Little Rock, AR
Arkansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$168,934
Population
64,531
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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