Lakeway, TX vs Long Beach, CA
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.
Lakeway
68.2
#1332 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Lakeway leads in median household income ($154,118 vs $69,471). Lakeway leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 28.4 min). Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakeway, TX | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1332) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 19,189 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $747,050 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $154,118 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 67 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Lakeway is missing data for 1 metric that Long Beach has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.2 Score
Lakeway, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$747,050
Population
19,189
Crime
Low
Median Income
$154,118
Southwest
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D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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