Gloucester, MA 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.
Gloucester
64.2
#1710 nationally
Longview
76.9
#298 nationally
Gloucester leads in walk score (42 vs 28). Longview leads in cost of living index (94 vs 139). Gloucester leads in median household income ($84,465 vs $61,003).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gloucester, MA | Longview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1710) | 76.9 (#298) |
| Population | 29,959 | 83,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,115 | $234,128 |
| Median Household Income | $84,465 | $61,003 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | R+42.3 |
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64.2 Score
Gloucester, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,115
Population
29,959
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
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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