Alvin, TX vs North Miami Beach, 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
North Miami Beach
63.2
#1791 nationally
Alvin leads in crime level (6.3 vs 16.0). North Miami Beach leads in walk score (63 vs 30). Alvin leads in median household income ($68,266 vs $56,122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alvin, TX | North Miami Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#971) | 63.2 (#1791) |
| Population | 28,633 | 42,789 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,684 | $456,567 |
| Median Household Income | $68,266 | $56,122 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 16.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 108 |
| 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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63.2 Score
North Miami Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$456,567
Population
42,789
Crime
High
Walk Score
63
Southeast
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