Alvin, TX vs Valley Stream, 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
Valley Stream
64.4
#1697 nationally
Valley Stream leads in walk score (69 vs 30). Valley Stream leads in median household income ($122,048 vs $68,266). Alvin leads in cost of living index (97 vs 144).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alvin, TX | Valley Stream, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#971) | 64.4 (#1697) |
| Population | 28,633 | 40,007 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,684 | $776,097 |
| Median Household Income | $68,266 | $122,048 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 42.3 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | R+4.2 |
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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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64.4 Score
Valley Stream, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$776,097
Population
40,007
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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