Athens, AL vs Belton, MO
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.
Athens
70
#1140 nationally
Belton
73.2
#765 nationally
Athens leads in crime level (6.7 vs 9.1). Belton leads in median household income ($68,030 vs $57,444). Athens leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 25.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, AL | Belton, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1140) | 73.2 (#765) |
| Population | 30,904 | 25,534 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,050 | $274,327 |
| Median Household Income | $57,444 | $68,030 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | R+32.1 |
C-
70 Score
Athens, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,050
Population
30,904
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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C
73.2 Score
Belton, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$274,327
Population
25,534
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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