Greensboro, NC vs Plainview, 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.
Greensboro
68.8
#1281 nationally
Plainview
80.8
#64 nationally
Plainview leads in crime level (10.1 vs 25.3). Plainview leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 21.4 min). Greensboro leads in median household income ($55,051 vs $46,274).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greensboro, NC | Plainview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1281) | 80.8 (#64) |
| Population | 302,296 | 19,420 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $265,428 | $120,278 |
| Median Household Income | $55,051 | $46,274 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 25.3 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | R+58.0 |
D+
68.8 Score
Greensboro, NC
Growing North Carolina city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$265,428
Population
302,296
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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B-
80.8 Score
Plainview, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$120,278
Population
19,420
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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