Alvin, TX vs Crest Hill, IL
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
Crest Hill
74.1
#637 nationally
Crest Hill leads in crime level (4.9 vs 6.3). Alvin leads in walk score (30 vs 27). Crest Hill leads in average commute (27.7 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alvin, TX | Crest Hill, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#971) | 74.1 (#637) |
| Population | 28,633 | 20,118 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,684 | $286,044 |
| Median Household Income | $68,266 | $68,377 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | D+1.6 |
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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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74.1 Score
Crest Hill, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,044
Population
20,118
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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