Alvin, TX vs Fort Worth, TX
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
Fort Worth
72.3
#902 nationally
Fort Worth leads in walk score (35 vs 30). Fort Worth leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 30.1 min). Alvin leads in median household income ($68,266 vs $66,277).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alvin, TX | Fort Worth, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#971) | 72.3 (#902) |
| Population | 28,633 | 978,468 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,684 | $298,353 |
| Median Household Income | $68,266 | $66,277 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | R+5.1 |
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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C-
72.3 Score
Fort Worth, TX
Where the West begins
Median Home
$298,353
Population
978,468
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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