Huntsville, AL vs Terrell, 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.
Huntsville
72.3
#904 nationally
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Terrell leads in crime level (8.4 vs 13.2). Huntsville leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 24.7 min). Huntsville leads in median household income ($67,874 vs $61,513).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Huntsville, AL | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#904) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 225,564 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $290,453 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $67,874 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+9.0 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Huntsville has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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72.3 Score
Huntsville, AL
Growing Alabama city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$290,453
Population
225,564
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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