Garden Grove, CA 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.
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Longview
76.9
#298 nationally
Garden Grove leads in walk score (62 vs 28). Longview leads in cost of living index (94 vs 165). Longview leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garden Grove, CA | Longview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.2 (#1788) | 76.9 (#298) |
| Population | 168,234 | 83,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,470 | $234,128 |
| Median Household Income | $86,139 | $61,003 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+42.3 |
D
63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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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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