Alvin, TX vs Coral Gables, FL
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
Coral Gables
66.5
#1534 nationally
Alvin leads in cost of living index (97 vs 192). Coral Gables leads in crime level (3.2 vs 6.3). Coral Gables leads in walk score (56 vs 30).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alvin, TX | Coral Gables, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#971) | 66.5 (#1534) |
| Population | 28,633 | 48,353 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,684 | $1,566,675 |
| Median Household Income | $68,266 | $118,203 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 192 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | R+11.4 |
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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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66.5 Score
Coral Gables, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,566,675
Population
48,353
Crime
Low
Walk Score
56
Southeast
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