Longview, TX vs Merced, 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.
Longview
76.9
#298 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Longview leads in crime level (9.3 vs 21.5). Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 28). Longview leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 27 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Longview, TX | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#298) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 83,236 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $234,128 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $61,003 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+42.3 | R+4.4 |
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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D
64.3 Score
Merced, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,570
Population
93,692
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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