Pelham, AL vs Princeton, 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.
Pelham
73.9
#665 nationally
Princeton
71.3
#1000 nationally
Pelham leads in crime level (4.5 vs 7.5). Pelham leads in average commute (27.4 min vs 34.1 min). Pelham leads in cost of living index (101 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pelham, AL | Princeton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#665) | 71.3 (#1000) |
| Population | 25,121 | 28,027 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $328,477 | $288,891 |
| Median Household Income | $94,108 | $93,586 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.8 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Princeton is missing data for 1 metric that Pelham has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.9 Score
Pelham, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$328,477
Population
25,121
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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71.3 Score
Princeton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$288,891
Population
28,027
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$93,586
Southwest
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