Longview, TX vs Oroville, 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
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Longview leads in crime level (9.3 vs 26.9). Longview leads in median household income ($61,003 vs $46,362). Longview leads in cost of living index (94 vs 113).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Longview, TX | Oroville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#298) | 62.6 (#1842) |
| Population | 83,236 | 19,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $234,128 | $310,232 |
| Median Household Income | $61,003 | $46,362 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 26.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+42.3 | R+3.1 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Longview has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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-
62.6 Score
Oroville, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,232
Population
19,449
Crime
Very High
Median Income
$46,362
Pacific
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