Carrollton, TX vs Fairhope, AL
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.
Carrollton
75.3
#472 nationally
Fairhope
69
#1262 nationally
Fairhope leads in crime level (3.0 vs 3.8). Carrollton leads in median household income ($95,380 vs $85,456). Carrollton leads in cost of living index (111 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carrollton, TX | Fairhope, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#472) | 69 (#1262) |
| Population | 132,918 | 24,974 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,531 | $473,256 |
| Median Household Income | $95,380 | $85,456 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+58.2 |
Data coverage note: Fairhope is missing data for 1 metric that Carrollton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75.3 Score
Carrollton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$405,531
Population
132,918
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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D+
69 Score
Fairhope, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$473,256
Population
24,974
Crime
Low
Median Income
$85,456
Southeast
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