Bessemer, AL vs La Marque, TX
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.
Bessemer
71.9
#943 nationally
La Marque
75.1
#502 nationally
La Marque leads in crime level (14.8 vs 47.8). La Marque leads in walk score (50 vs 26). La Marque leads in median household income ($61,403 vs $34,953).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bessemer, AL | La Marque, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#943) | 75.1 (#502) |
| Population | 25,037 | 19,605 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $133,398 | $233,688 |
| Median Household Income | $34,953 | $61,403 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 47.8 | 14.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+27.4 |
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71.9 Score
Bessemer, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$133,398
Population
25,037
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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C
75.1 Score
La Marque, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$233,688
Population
19,605
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
50
Southwest
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