Chester, PA 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.
Longview
76.9
#298 nationally
Longview leads in crime level (9.3 vs 22.8). Chester leads in walk score (60 vs 28). Longview leads in median household income ($61,003 vs $39,193).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chester, PA | Longview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,595 | 83,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $234,128 |
| Median Household Income | $39,193 | $61,003 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 22.8 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.7 | R+42.3 |
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Score
Chester, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
33,595
Crime
High
Walk Score
60
Median Income
$39,193
Northeast
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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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