Alvin, TX vs Parkland, 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
Parkland
65.9
#1601 nationally
Parkland leads in median household income ($188,544 vs $68,266). Alvin leads in walk score (30 vs 13). Parkland leads in crime level (3.2 vs 6.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alvin, TX | Parkland, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#971) | 65.9 (#1601) |
| Population | 28,633 | 37,911 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,684 | $1,070,470 |
| Median Household Income | $68,266 | $188,544 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | D+17.0 |
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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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D
65.9 Score
Parkland, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,070,470
Population
37,911
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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