Alvin, TX vs Kiryas Joel, NY
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
Kiryas Joel
63.1
#436 nationally
Alvin leads in median household income ($68,266 vs $40,218). Alvin leads in crime level (6.3 vs 10.6). Alvin leads in cost of living index (97 vs 150).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alvin, TX | Kiryas Joel, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#971) | 63.1 (#436) |
| Population | 28,633 | 41,857 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,684 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $68,266 | $40,218 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 10.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | R+8.4 |
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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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Kiryas Joel, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
41,857
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Median Income
$40,218
Northeast
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