Franklin, IN 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.
Franklin
77.5
#241 nationally
Longview
76.9
#298 nationally
Franklin leads in crime level (2.3 vs 9.3). Longview leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 24.2 min). Franklin leads in median household income ($72,344 vs $61,003).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Franklin, IN | Longview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#241) | 76.9 (#298) |
| Population | 25,908 | 83,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,166 | $234,128 |
| Median Household Income | $72,344 | $61,003 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 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+34.3 | R+42.3 |
C+
77.5 Score
Franklin, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,166
Population
25,908
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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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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