Alvin, TX vs Clayton, NC
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.
Alvin
71.5
#971 nationally
Clayton
67.4
#1425 nationally
Clayton leads in crime level (4.6 vs 6.3). Alvin leads in cost of living index (97 vs 103). Clayton leads in median household income ($71,698 vs $68,266).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alvin, TX | Clayton, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#971) | 67.4 (#1425) |
| Population | 28,633 | 30,216 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,684 | $365,680 |
| Median Household Income | $68,266 | $71,698 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 31.5 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | R+21.5 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Alvin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.5 Score
Alvin, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$293,684
Population
28,633
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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D+
67.4 Score
Clayton, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$365,680
Population
30,216
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,698
Southeast
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