Longview, TX vs Mountain Brook, AL
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
Mountain Brook
69.8
#1170 nationally
Mountain Brook leads in crime level (1.8 vs 9.3). Mountain Brook leads in median household income ($167,007 vs $61,003). Longview leads in cost of living index (94 vs 161).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Longview, TX | Mountain Brook, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#298) | 69.8 (#1170) |
| Population | 83,236 | 21,737 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $234,128 | $1,068,731 |
| Median Household Income | $61,003 | $167,007 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+42.3 | D+10.4 |
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+
69.8 Score
Mountain Brook, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,068,731
Population
21,737
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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