Mountain Brook, AL vs The Colony, 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.
Mountain Brook
69.8
#1170 nationally
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
Mountain Brook leads in crime level (1.8 vs 5.2). Mountain Brook leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 27.7 min). Mountain Brook leads in median household income ($167,007 vs $106,518).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain Brook, AL | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1170) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 21,737 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,068,731 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $167,007 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+13.2 |
D+
69.8 Score
Mountain Brook, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,068,731
Population
21,737
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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C
73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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