Arvada, CO vs Longview, 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.
Arvada
66.8
#1495 nationally
Longview
76.9
#298 nationally
Arvada leads in median household income ($106,014 vs $61,003). Longview leads in cost of living index (94 vs 138). Longview leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 26.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Longview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 76.9 (#298) |
| Population | 121,414 | 83,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $234,128 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $61,003 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | R+42.3 |
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66.8 Score
Arvada, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$605,230
Population
121,414
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
West
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76.9 Score
Longview, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$234,128
Population
83,236
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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