Albany, NY vs Plainview, 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.
Albany
70.2
#1122 nationally
Plainview
80.8
#64 nationally
Plainview leads in crime level (10.1 vs 22.4). Albany leads in walk score (65 vs 31). Plainview leads in cost of living index (85 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, NY | Plainview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1122) | 80.8 (#64) |
| Population | 101,228 | 19,420 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,126 | $120,278 |
| Median Household Income | $54,736 | $46,274 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 22.4 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.8 | R+58.0 |
C-
70.2 Score
Albany, NY
Mid-size New York city with community character
Median Home
$335,126
Population
101,228
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Northeast
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B-
80.8 Score
Plainview, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$120,278
Population
19,420
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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