Alvin, TX vs Simpsonville, SC
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
Simpsonville
71.9
#954 nationally
Alvin leads in walk score (30 vs 21). Simpsonville leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 30.1 min). Simpsonville leads in median household income ($79,937 vs $68,266).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alvin, TX | Simpsonville, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#971) | 71.9 (#954) |
| Population | 28,633 | 27,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,684 | $381,823 |
| Median Household Income | $68,266 | $79,937 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | R+22.2 |
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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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71.9 Score
Simpsonville, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$381,823
Population
27,506
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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