Alvin, TX vs Spanish Fork, UT
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
Spanish Fork
72.6
#866 nationally
Spanish Fork leads in crime level (2.1 vs 6.3). Spanish Fork leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 30.1 min). Spanish Fork leads in median household income ($93,989 vs $68,266).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alvin, TX | Spanish Fork, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#971) | 72.6 (#866) |
| Population | 28,633 | 45,557 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,684 | $520,115 |
| Median Household Income | $68,266 | $93,989 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | R+39.8 |
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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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72.6 Score
Spanish Fork, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,115
Population
45,557
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
West
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