Alvin, TX vs Spring Valley, 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
Spring Valley
60.5
#1933 nationally
Alvin leads in crime level (6.3 vs 13.2). Spring Valley leads in walk score (51 vs 30). Alvin leads in median household income ($68,266 vs $50,749).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alvin, TX | Spring Valley, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#971) | 60.5 (#1933) |
| Population | 28,633 | 32,969 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,684 | $888,313 |
| Median Household Income | $68,266 | $50,749 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | R+11.8 |
C-
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-
60.5 Score
Spring Valley, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$888,313
Population
32,969
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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