Alton, TX vs Upper Arlington, 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
Upper Arlington
77.3
#262 nationally
Upper Arlington leads in crime level (0.8 vs 22.9). Upper Arlington leads in median household income ($144,705 vs $44,317). Alton leads in cost of living index (86 vs 131).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Upper Arlington, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 77.3 (#262) |
| Population | 21,130 | 35,743 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $650,170 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $144,705 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 19.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 45 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+28.4 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Upper Arlington 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+
77.3 Score
Upper Arlington, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$650,170
Population
35,743
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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