Birmingham, AL 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.
Birmingham
75
#508 nationally
Longview
76.9
#298 nationally
Longview leads in median household income ($61,003 vs $38,838). Birmingham leads in walk score (36 vs 28). Longview leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 23.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Longview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 76.9 (#298) |
| Population | 196,644 | 83,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $234,128 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $61,003 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 28 |
| Crime Level | High | 9.3 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+42.3 |
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75 Score
Birmingham, AL
Magic City reinventing itself
Median Home
$137,168
Population
196,644
Crime
High
Schools
C-
Southeast
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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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