Bowling Green, KY 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.
Bowling Green
72.7
#838 nationally
Longview
76.9
#298 nationally
Bowling Green leads in crime level (6.2 vs 9.3). Bowling Green leads in walk score (37 vs 28). Longview leads in median household income ($61,003 vs $47,118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowling Green, KY | Longview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#838) | 76.9 (#298) |
| Population | 76,212 | 83,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,937 | $234,128 |
| Median Household Income | $47,118 | $61,003 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.3 | R+42.3 |
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72.7 Score
Bowling Green, KY
Kentucky community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$286,937
Population
76,212
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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C
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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