Houston, TX vs Pine Bluff, AR
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.
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Pine Bluff
77.3
#259 nationally
Houston leads in walk score (48 vs 26). Pine Bluff leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 28.5 min). Houston leads in median household income ($57,791 vs $39,411).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Pine Bluff, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 77.3 (#259) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 39,123 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $73,267 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $39,411 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 26 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 43.3 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+20.1 |
C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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C+
77.3 Score
Pine Bluff, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$73,267
Population
39,123
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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